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

Beige Pillbox Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.2270
Object Type Hat, Pillbox
Date circa 1960
Designer (Fashion Designer, American, 1932-1990)
Maker (American, founded 1899)
Place MadeUnited States
Medium Wool felt, lining fabric, grosgrain ribbon, plastic comb
DimensionsOverall H 4 in x W 7 in x D 7 1/2 in (10.2 cm x 17.8 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionPillbox hat of fawn felt designed by Halson for Bergdorf Goodman in early 1960.
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
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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