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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Top Hat Box
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Top Hat Box

Artifact IDMO 63.1326
Object Type Hatbox
Date 1950-1963
Manufacturer (Fine Luggage, founded 1839)
Place MadeNew York, United States, North America
Medium leather, brass, silk, elastic
Dimensions13 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 40" circumference
Physical DescriptionLeather top hat case with removable interior brim support monogrammed on exterior front: JFK. Interior leather hang tag is marked: JFK with a maker's label on interior lid and maker stamped on bottom exterior
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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