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credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records A…
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Necktie
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Necktie

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.151.67
Object Type Necktie
Date 1955-1963
Maker
Place MadeIreland
Medium Poplin
DimensionsOverall W 3 in x L 57 in (7.6 cm x 144.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionHand-woven navy blue ribbed silk regimental necktie with a tan diagonal stripe pattern in British style with diagonal running from top left to bottom right ("from the heart to the sword").
Historical NoteThis tie was previously owned by President John F. Kennedy and was worn as part of his personal wardrobe.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis tie was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 2009. It was previously owned by President Kennedy and was a part of his personal wardrobe.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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 StatusRestricted - PartlyUse Restriction Notepermission to use image must be granted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. please address requests to Museumjfk@nara.govUse Restriction Noteimage use is to be approved of by Museum staff on a case by case basis, image is not for sale by Getty, Almay, or other profit seeking photography sites.
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