Navy Blue Beret

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

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Navy Blue Beret

Artifact IDMO 85.9

Object Type Hat

Date 1961

Date Worn9/19/61

Maker Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1899)

Designer Halston (Fashion Designer, American, 1932-1990)

Medium Wool knit, felt, grosgrain ribbon

DimensionsOverall H 5 in x Diam 9 in (12.7 cm x 22.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionA beret in navy wool knit with a navy grosgrain ribbon.

Historical NoteThis beret was worn by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the welcoming ceremonies for President Manuel Prado of Peru.

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Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1985.

Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)

National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)

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