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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
"KAK" Monogrammed Handbag
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

"KAK" Monogrammed Handbag

Artifact IDMO 75.703
Object Type Purse
Date ca. 1940
Medium Wool, leather
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 8 3/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (17.8 cm x 21.3 cm x 6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionGrey wool rectangular handbag with top zipper opening, and ring zipper pull. 1 in. wide adjustable black leather strap with silver colored metal buckle, black leather piping and edge binding. Red leather and "KAK" monogram diagonally across upper corner. Red leather lining. Two inside pockets.
Historical NoteThis shoulder bag belonged to John F. Kennedy's sister, Kathleen Kennedy and is Monogramed KAK for Kathleen Agnes Kennedy.
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.
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.
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