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Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Cap
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Cap
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Cap

Artifact IDMO 75.907
Object Type Cap, Military
Date 1939-1945
Maker (British, founded 1856)
Medium Wool twill, enamel pin, grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 4 in x W 11 in (10.2 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionAmerican Red Cross uniform cap. Blue cap with 2 1/2 in. wide brim. Center front bow with a Red Cross pin attached to the center of the bow; three pleats on the proper right side of the crown. Black 1 in. wide grosgrain sweatband. The front of the crown has a 3/4 in. brim along the top front edge. Fully lined.
Historical NoteThis cap was worn by Kathleen Kennedy while serving in the American Red Cross during 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 1975.
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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