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

Hat

Artifact IDMO 63.1422
Object Type Hat
Date 1950-1963
Maker (Founded in 1838 by Charles Knox)
Medium Felt, satin, grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 4 3/4 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 11 in (12.1 cm x 24.1 cm x 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionCharcoal grey felt hat with wide ribbon band, bow on proper left side. Inner leather band and off-white fabric lining contain manufacturer name "Charles Knox/HATTER" and "Since 1838." The initials JFK is embossed on inner hat band.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President 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 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. Suits and clothing of President Kennedy, was previously a restricted collection
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