credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration, President Kennedy's navy pinstriped suit, MO 2009.3.244a-b
Navy Chalk Stripe Suit
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.244a-b
Object Type
Suit
Date
1955-1963
Date Worn9/12/1962
Maker
Frank Brothers - Fenn Feinstein
(American, founded 1865)
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States
Medium
wool, metal
DimensionsJacket Overall L center back 31 1/2 in (80 cm)
Trousers Overall L 41 1/2 in (105.4 cm)
Trousers Overall L 41 1/2 in (105.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionTwo piece navy blue wool suit with a thin gray chalk stripe: jacket and trousers
Jacket is single breasted with two front buttons and a notched rolled collar, three front pockets - two flap pockets and one welt chest pocket. Jacket has two piece straight sleeve with three button placket closure at cuff and no back vent. It is partially lined. Label on lapel pocket: Frank Brothers, New York/Fenn Feinstein of New Haven (CT).
Trousers are flat front straight legs with cuffs, sharp creases in legs, five pockets, front fly closure with a metal zipper and metal hook fastener and belt loops.
Jacket is single breasted with two front buttons and a notched rolled collar, three front pockets - two flap pockets and one welt chest pocket. Jacket has two piece straight sleeve with three button placket closure at cuff and no back vent. It is partially lined. Label on lapel pocket: Frank Brothers, New York/Fenn Feinstein of New Haven (CT).
Trousers are flat front straight legs with cuffs, sharp creases in legs, five pockets, front fly closure with a metal zipper and metal hook fastener and belt loops.
Historical NoteThis navy blue pinstriped, single-breasted suit was worn by President John F. Kennedy during his historic "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University on September 12, 1962.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis suit was previously owned by President John F. Kennedy. After his death, it was bequeath to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It was held in courtesy storage at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and donated to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 1995 by Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Ownership was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Museum collection by the Foundation in 2009.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
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.In Collection(s)
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