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

Beige Pillbox Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.2263
Object Type Hat, Pillbox
Date 1961
Date Worn1-20-1960
Maker (American, founded 1899)
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Place WornWashington, D.C., United States
Medium Felt
DimensionsOverall H 5 3/4 in x Diam 8 1/2 in (14.6 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPillbox hat in beige felt, rounded form.
Historical NoteJacqueline Kennedy wore this hat to the inauguration of President Kennedy in Washington D.C. on January 20, 1961
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 WornWashington, D.C., 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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