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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Beige Cloche Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

Beige Cloche Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.2265
Object Type Hat
Date 1961
Date Worn6/4/1961
Designer (Milliner, French, 1920 - 2000)
Place MadeFrance, Europe
Place WornLondon, England, Europe
Medium wool felt; grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/4 in x W 12 in x D 10 in (18.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm)

Physical DescriptionCloche in beige felt with grosgrain ribbon, machine stitched.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this hat upon her arrival at Heathrow Airport in London, England on June 4, 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 WornLondon, England, Europe
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