Men's Gray Vest
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.221
Object Type
Vest
Date
1955-1963
Maker
H. Harris
(American, Custom Tailor, London, New York)
Medium
Wool
DimensionsOverall L 20 1/2 in (52.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionGray wool twill vest, single breasted with six buttons and four welt pockets. Grey striped plain weave backing fabric. Back waist ties with a metal buckle.
Historical NoteThis vest belonged to President Kennedy, as part of his personal wardrobe.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis vest was previously owned by John F. Kennedy. It was received by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1995 and held in courtesy storage until it was donated in 2009 by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy through the John F. Kennedy Library
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)
Not on view