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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin
Fedora Hat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Fedora Hat

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.179
Object Type Hat
Date 1950-1963
Maker (Founded in 1838 by Charles Knox)
Medium Felt, grosgrain ribbon, silk, leather
DimensionsSize 7 1/2 in (19.1)
Physical DescriptionBrown felt fedora hat with a two inch grosgrain ribbon with a bow and knot protector on the proper left hand side. Interior of hat is silk lined.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis hat was previously owned by John F. Kennedy. Item was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Inc. and the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PartlyUse Restriction Notepermission to use image must be granted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. please address requests to Museumjfk@nara.govUse Restriction Noteimage use is to be approved of by Museum staff on a case by case basis, image is not for sale by Getty, Almay, or other profit seeking photography sites.
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