Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Uniform
Artifact IDMO 75.700a-b
Object Type
Uniform
Date
1939-1945
Maker
Burberry Limited
(British, founded 1856)
Medium
Wool twill
DimensionsOverall (Jacket) L 27 in x W 17 in (43.2 cm x 68.6 cm )
Overall (Skirt) L 26 in x W 17 in (43.2 cm x 66 cm )
Overall (Skirt) L 26 in x W 17 in (43.2 cm x 66 cm )
Physical DescriptionAmerican Red Cross uniform: wool twill jacket and skirt in slate blue. Pencil skirt with side zipper. Jacket has American Red Cross insignia on proper left shoulder: "Military Welfare Service Volunteer".
Historical NoteThis uniform was worn by Kathleen Kennedy, John F. Kennedy's sister, during her service as a American Red Cross Volunteer in WWII.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
On view
