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Natural Straw Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Natural Straw Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

Natural Straw Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.1349
Object Type Hat, straw
Date 1962
Date Worn3/12/1962
Designer
Place WornNew Delhi, India, Asia
Medium straw, natural; grosgrain ribbon, plastic comb
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 13 1/2 in x D 12 7/8 in (12.7 cm x 34.3 cm x 32.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionHat in natural straw with turned-up brim and bow at back.
Historical NoteFirst lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this hat during her visit to the shrine of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, India on March 12, 1962.
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 WornNew Delhi, India, Asia
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.
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