Men's Blue Vest
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.223
Object Type
Vest
Date
1950-1963
Maker
H. Harris
(American, Custom Tailor, London, New York)
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States of America
Medium
Wool
DimensionsOverall center back L 21 1/2 in (54.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionNavy blue wool vest single breasted with six buttons, four welt pockets, back waist ties with a metal buckle.
Historical NoteThis vest belonged to President Kennedy, part of his personal wardrobe.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 Onassis through the John F. Kennedy Library.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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.In Collection(s)
Not on view
