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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 2009.3.222
Men's Vest
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration, John F. Kennedy's vest, MO 2009.3.222

Men's Vest

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.222
Object Type Vest
Date 1955-1963
Medium Wool
DimensionsOverall H 23 in (58.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack vest with gray blocks - possibly unworn vest to match suit.
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.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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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