United States Navy Officer's Hat
Artifact IDMO 83.50
Object Type
Hat
Date
before 1942
Medium
Poplin, patent leather, metal, ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in x D 12 in (11.4 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionJohn F. Kennedy's Navy officer's hat with a white poplin crown and black patent leather visor wrapped in a black and gold braid fastened to brim at either side with two eagle motif buttons. At center of brim is an emblem of an eagle on a shield over two crossed fouled anchors which is the symbol of the United States Navy. Inside hat band is stamped "BANCROFT'S/ ZEPHYR."
Historical NoteWorn by Lt. Kennedy during his service as a Navy ensign in WWII
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1983.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. 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 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
On view
