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Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Uniform Jacket
Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Uniform Jacket

Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Uniform Jacket

Artifact IDMO 78.38a
Object Type Uniform
Date ca. 1940
Medium Wool twill
DimensionsOverall: Center back L 26 in (66 cm )
Physical DescriptionSingle breasted charcoal grey wool twill jacket with two flap breast pockets and two hip pockets. Proper left arm has a Red Cross patch sewn onto top of shoulder.
Historical NoteWorn by Kathleen Kennedy during her service as an American Red Cross Volunteer in WWII.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by the Kennedy Family and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1978.
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 SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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