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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Pinstripe Vest
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Pinstripe Vest

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.213
Object Type Vest
Date 1955-1963
Medium Wool twill
DimensionsOverall center back L 21 in (53.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionNavy blue wool twill vest with gray pinstripes. Vest is single breasted with six buttons and four front welt. Back has a waist tie and a metal buckle.
Historical NoteThis vest belonged to President Kennedy, as part of his personal wardrobe.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis vest was previously owned by John F. Kennedy. It was received by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1995 and held in courtesy storage until it was donated in 2009 by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy through the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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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