Straw Hat

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

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Straw Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.1411

Object Type Hat, Straw

Date 1961

Date WornMay 31, 1961

Designer Halston (Fashion Designer, American, 1932-1990)

Manufacturer Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1899)

Place WornParis, France

Place MadeUnited States, North America

Medium Natural straw

DimensionsOverall H 5 3/4 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 9 in (14.6 cm x 24.1 cm x 22.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionRound natural colored straw hat

Historical NoteThis hat was worn by First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy during her luncheon with President and Madame de Gaulle at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on May 31, 1961.

Additional Details

Custodial 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

Place WornParis, France

National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)

National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)

Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.

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