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

Donkey Necktie

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.151.44
Object Type Necktie
Date 1955-1963
Maker (English, founded 1892)
Medium Silk
DimensionsOverall L 58 in (147.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack poplin silk necktie embroidered with gold donkeys in a repeating pattern.
Historical NoteThis tie, from John F. Kennedy's personal wardrobe, was worn by President Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis tie was donated to the John F. Kennedy Library by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 2009. It was worn by President Kennedy and was part of his personal wardrobe.
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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