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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
JFK's Palm Beach Golf Bag
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

JFK's Palm Beach Golf Bag

Artifact IDMO 63.3724.4
Object Type Bag, Golf
Date 1940-1963
Manufacturer (American, est. 1864)
Medium leather; canvas; metal; plastic
DimensionsOverall H 35 in x W 15 in x D 8 in (88.9 cm x 38.1 cm x 20.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionGolf bag constructed of heavyweight blue and white canvas with leather trim, and brass zippers, large front ball pocket, and reinforced shoulder strap. A tag attached to the bag reads: "Palm Beach Country Club for Pres. JF Kennedy, Rack number 1."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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