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Pillbox Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Pillbox Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

Pillbox Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.2260
Object Type Hat
Date 1960
Date Worn10/19/1960
Designer (Fashion Designer, French, 1927 - 2018)
Place WornNew York, New York, United States
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
Medium felt
DimensionsOverall H 4 in x Diam 8 in (10.2 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite felt pillbox woman's hat with bow.
Historical NoteThis hat was worn by Mrs. Kennedy to a ticker-tape parade on October 19, 1960 while campaiging with her husband, Senator John F. Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. 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
Place WornNew York, New York, United States
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.
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