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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, John F. Kennedy's vest, MO 2009.3.321.2
Men's Vest
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration, John F. Kennedy's vest, MO 2009.3.321.2

Men's Vest

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.321.2
Object Type Vest
Date 1950-1963
Maker (American, Custom Tailor, London, New York)
Place MadeNew York, New York, Untied States
Medium Wool, silk metal
DimensionsOverall L 21 in (53.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionMen's charcoal wool vest. Single breasted vest with V neck and six buttons, four front welt pockets. Silk back with metal buckle.

Historical NoteThis vest, worn with H. Harris charcoal blazer, (MO 2009.3.321.1), belonged to President Kennedy, and was worn as part of his personal wardrobe
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis vest was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2009 by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. It was previously owned and worn by President Kennedy.
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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