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Learn MoreJohn F. Kennedy's Donkey Brooch
- This extraordinary donkey pin was once owned by the iconic American president John F. Kennedy
- The 14K yellow gold donkey is perched upon a cloud of freshwater pearls
- The pin was given to Kennedy by his brother-in-law, Peter Lawford
- The brooch is accompanied by a 1994 letter on White House letterhead from Evelyn Lincoln, Kennedy's personal secretary
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Accompanied by a 1994 letter on White House letterhead from Evelyn Lincoln, Kennedy's personal secretary,. . .
Accompanied by a 1994 letter on White House letterhead from Evelyn Lincoln, Kennedy's personal secretary, this pin is linked directly to the Oval Office. According to the letter, the pin was a gift to JFK from his brother-in-law Peter Lawford. Intended for Jackie Kennedy, the pin instead remained in the top drawer of Kennedy's desk until the tragic events of November 1963. This poignant memento provides a tangible connection to one of America’s most iconic leaders.
20th century
Stamped "NI"
1 1/8" length
Provenance:
Peter Lawford, California
John F. Kennedy, Washington D.C.
M.S. Rau, New Orleans

| Period: | 20th Century |
| Type: | Brooches |
| Stones: | Pearl;Sapphire |
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