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Belt
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Belt

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.13.1
Object Type Belt
Date before 1963
Date Presented3/27/63
Gifter
Medium Gold, diamond, ruby, emerald, enamel
DimensionsOverall L 28 in (71.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionThis belt is comprised of 11 open work floral pattern gold squares hinged together. Set in raised relief in the center of each square is a green and red enamel floral design outlined in diamonds and accented with ruby and emerald stones.
Historical NoteThis belt was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by King Hassan II during his state visit to the White House on March 27, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 2009. It was given to the Foundation by the Estate of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1995.
Credit LineGift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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