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

Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.2268
Object Type Hat
Date 1950-1962
Date Presented3/22/1962
Gifter
Place WornWashington, D.C., United States
Place MadeKarachi, Pakistan, Asia
Medium Karakul lamb wool, leather, silk
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 8 in x D 6 in (8.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack hat stitched and blocked into a pillbox shape with tan leather sweat band. This hat has a red silk lining with blue stitching. Two plastic combs are attached with elastic to the sides of the hat.
Historical NoteThis hat was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by Pakistani President Mohammed Ayub Khan in Lahore, Pakistan, March 22, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from President Muhammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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 SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.
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