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The "Texas" Hat
The "Texas" Hat

The "Texas" Hat

Artifact IDMO 90.26
Object Type Hat
Date ca. 1963
Maker
Place MadeFort Worth, Texas, United States, North America
Medium beaver fur felt
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 12 in x D 13 in (12.7 cm x 30.5 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionGrey felt "Texas Hat", with interior hat band printed "Shady Pine Banker Fifty/ Made Expressly for John F. Kennedy." Also on interior hat band "Hoods Made in Switzerland" and "Peter Brothers". Inside sweat band also inscribed "Earl P. Deathe".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President John F. Kennedy sent through Senator Edward M. Kennedy's office from a private citizen.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Earl P. Deathe
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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