Top Hat
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.177
Object Type
Hat
Date
1955-1960
Date Worn1/20/60
Maker
Dobbs 5th Avenue
(American, Founded 1908)
Place WornWashington D.C., United States
Medium
beaver fur, felt, silk, wool, leather, moire silk
DimensionsSize 7 1/2"
Physical DescriptionBeaver fur top hat with black felt band and grosgrain silk rim. Interior of hat reads, "Dobbs 5th Avenue NY / Lewis & Thos Saltz Washington". Hat has a 1 3/4 inch wide black plain weave silk brim and a 5 1/4 inch high crown. The interior is lined with white moire silk.
Historical NoteThis top hat was worn by President Kennedy to his inaugural ceremonies in Washington D.C. on January 20, 1961.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Inc.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Place WornWashington D.C., United States
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Exhibitions
Not on view