Beret with Black Ribbon
Artifact IDMO 63.1250
Object Type
Hat
Date
1961
Date Worn3/21/1961
Date Worn6/2/1962
Designer
Halston
(Fashion Designer, American, 1932-1990)
Maker
Bergdorf Goodman
(American, founded 1899)
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Place WornOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Place WornParis, France, Europe
Medium
Straw, nylon
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x Diam 8 7/8 in (12.7 cm x 22.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite straw cloth beret with black petersham ribbon tied in a bow at side.
Historical NoteThis beret was worn by Mrs. John F. Kennedy during her arrival in Ottawa, Canada on May 16, 1961. She chose to wear it again in Paris, France on June 2, 1961 touring museums with Andre Malraux, the French minister of culture.
This beret was given a playful matelot twist via the added structure of the grosgrain trim.
Additional DetailsThis beret was given a playful matelot twist via the added structure of the grosgrain trim.
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 WornOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Place WornParis, France, Europe
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 image.Not on view
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