Sample Swatch from John F. Kennedy's Inaugural top coat
Artifact IDMO 99.32
Object Type
Bolt, Cloth
Date
ca. 1960
Maker
Broadhead & Graves Limited
(Fine Woolens Mill)
Place MadeEngland, Europe
Medium
Wool
DimensionsOverall L 10 1/2 ft (320 cm )
Physical DescriptionSample of black herringbone wool cloth from the length of wool that was sent to John F. Kennedy tailor's, Sam Harris. The wool was used to make the top coat worn by John F. Kennedy during his Inaugural ceremony. There is an attached "swing ticket" which legally identifies the wool as originating from "Federation of British Industries Wool Textile Section/ Broadhead & Graves Limited." The order number is assigned to "Mr. J. Kennedy".
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the owner of Hause, Mead and Sons Inc. in 1999.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; GIft of Broadhead & Graves Limited
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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