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

Artifact IDMO 63.1278a-b
Object Type Suit
Date 1957
Date Worn5/16/1961
Designer (Fashion Designer, French, born Italy, 1922)
Place MadeFrance, Europe
Place WornOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Medium Wool twill
DimensionsOverall jacket: center back 21 1/4 in. (54 cm)
 overall skirt: center back 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionA two Piece Day suit in red wool twill with a pencil skirt and jacket. This suit has elaborate back detailing of a twisted martingale half-belt. Curving seams shape the body, sleeves and back of the skirt. The jacket has rolled collar with a five button center closure, and two hip pockets.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore this suit to visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa, Canada on May 16, 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 WornOttawa, Ontario, Canada
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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Related Links
YouTube Video of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s visit to Canadian Royal Mounted Police: "YouTube video of Jacqueline Kennedy’s visit to Royal Mounted Police"