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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin
Donkey Neck Tie
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin

Donkey Neck Tie

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.151.84
Object Type Necktie
Date 1950-1963
Maker (Founded 1892)
Medium Silk
DimensionsOverall L 54 in x W 3 in (137.2 cm x 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionMaroon silk neck tie hand painted with repeating grey donkeys pattern.
Historical NoteThis tie was worn by John F. Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was part of the personal collection of President Kennedy, it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Inc. by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1996. Ownership was transferred from the John F. Kennedy Foundation to the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in 2009.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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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