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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
Men's Navy Cardigan Sweater
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Men's Navy Cardigan Sweater

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.239
Object Type Sweater
Date 1950-1963
Designer (Italian, founded 1934)
Medium cotton, wool blend
DimensionsOverall L center back 29 1/4 in (74.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionNavy blue machine knit cardigan sweater with a pointed flat collar and tapered sleeves. Sweater is single breasted with six gold harp brass buttons and two hip pockets.
Historical NoteThis sweater belonged to President John F. Kennedy, part of his personal wardrobe.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis sweater belonged to President John F. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Inc. 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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