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Red Day Dress
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Red Day Dress
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Red Day Dress

Artifact IDMO 63.1287
Object Type Dress, Day
Date 1961
Date Worn12/15/1961
Designer (Fashion Designer, American, born France, 1913-2006)
Place WornOld San Juan, Puerto Rico
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Medium Crepe
DimensionsLength: 42" center back
Physical DescriptionA Sleeveless red crepe top with matching A-line skirt. The top is collarless with an offcenter tie at the left shoulder.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this day dress for a luncheon at La Fortaleza, the governor's residence, in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 15, 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 WornOld San Juan, Puerto Rico
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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