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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
Stetson Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA

Stetson Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.1038
Object Type Hat
Date 1959-1961
Maker (Founded 1865)
Gifter
Place MadeTexas, United States
Medium Felt
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 14 in (12.7 cm x 31.1 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionGrey beaver felt hat, with interior hat band printed "Stetson Twenty Five/ Gus Roos, Dallas".
Historical NoteThere is an enclosed note from the donor inscribed "Welcome to Texas Mr. Kennedy. The enclosed Stetson is for you to wear through Texas and then to your inauguration."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President Kennedy It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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