John F. Kennedy's Suitcase
Artifact IDMO 63.1451
Object Type
Suitcase
Date
20th century
Medium
leather, metal, cardboard
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 17 1/2 in x D 8 in (31.8 cm x 44.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionBrown leather suitcase with handle and straps across front that buckle closed on either side of handle. Next to handle is a corbin 3 digit combo lock and attached to handle is a red tag that reads: "Personal Effects of President Kennedy". Case includes a removable tray and four leather pads.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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