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credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records A…
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Grey Suit
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Grey Suit

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.212a-b
Object Type Suit
Date 1955-1963
Medium wool, metal, cotton, linen
DimensionsOverall center back L 32 in (81.3 cm ); Trousers L 42 in.

Physical Descriptiontwo piece plain weave black and grey wool suit Jacket and trousers
Single breasted jacket with notched rolled collar and two button closure. Three front welt pockets, one interior proper right front pocket. Jacket is fully lined in synthetic, cotton and linen lining fabrics.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis suit was previously owned by President John F. Kennedy. After his death, it was bequeath to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It was held in courtesy storage at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and donated to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 1995 by Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Ownership was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Museum collection by the Foundation in 2009.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PartlyUse Restriction Notepermission to use image must be granted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. please address requests to Museumjfk@nara.govUse Restriction Noteimage use is to be approved of by Museum staff on a case by case basis, image is not for sale by Getty, Almay, or other profit seeking photography sites.
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