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Yellow Silk Evening Coat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Yellow Silk Evening Coat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Yellow Silk Evening Coat

Artifact IDMO 63.1319
Object Type Coat, Evening
Date 1962
Date Worn3/22/1962
Designer (American, 1926-2014)
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Place WornLahore, Pakistan
Medium Silk jacquard
DimensionsOverall L 42 1/2 in (108 cm)

Physical DescriptionA coat in acid yellow silk jacquard. This single breasted knee length A-line coat has 3/4 sleeves.
Historical NoteFirst lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this coat during her state visit to Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan on March 22, 1962.
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 WornLahore, Pakistan
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.
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