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Necktie Case from President Kennedy's Briefcase
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Necktie Case from President Kennedy's Briefcase
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Necktie Case from President Kennedy's Briefcase

Artifact IDMO 63.4976b
Object Type Case
Date 1940-1963
Medium leather; brass; textile
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 13 3/4 in x D 1/2 in (15.2 cm x 34.9 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBurnt-orange leather necktie case with brass rod and snaps for hanging neckties inside. Interior is lined in brown moire with pockets for handkerchiefs. Case has snap closures. The name "John F. Kennedy" is embossed in gold on exterior. The necktie case is part of the briefcase set.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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