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Ruby Red Suit: Jacket and Skirt
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Ruby Red Suit: Jacket and Skirt
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Ruby Red Suit: Jacket and Skirt

Artifact IDMO 63.1286a-b
Object Type Suit
Date 1963
Date Worn2/12/1963
Date Worn11/20/1963
Designer (Fashion Designer, American, born France, 1913-2006)
Place WornWashington, D.C., United States
Medium silk velvet
DimensionsOverall: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm)
 overall1: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA two piece evening suit: jacket and skirt in garnet silk velvet. The jacket is single breasted with three black plastic buttons down the front and two pockets at each hip. The jacket has 3/4 sleeves and accompanies an A-line knee length skirt with two back zippers.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this suit to a reception celebrating the centenary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the White House on February 12, 1963.
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 WornWashington, D.C., United States
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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