The "Texas" Hat
Artifact IDMO 90.26
Object Type
Hat
Date
ca. 1963
Date Presented11/22/63
Maker
Peter Bros. Inc.
Place MadeFort Worth, Texas, United States, North America
Place of GiftFort Worth, Texas, United States
Medium
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."
Historical NoteThis hat was presented to President Kennedy at a breakfast event for the President held at the Texas Hotel on November 22, 1963.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by a private citizen in 1990.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
On view