Blue Suit
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.207a-b
Object Type
Suit
Date
1963
Maker
H. Harris
(American, Custom Tailor, London, New York)
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States
Medium
Wool
DimensionsPants Overall L 42 in (106.7 cm ), Jacket center back 31 1/2 in.
Physical DescriptionNavy blue plain weave worsted wool suit: Jacket and trousers
Single breasted jacket has notched rolled collar, left lapel button hole, two button closure and three buttons on each sleeve. Left chest welt pocket with two flap and welt front pockets. Jacket has no back vent. Right front inside pocket with partial back satin weave lining.
Pants have five pockets, flat front with straight legs with cuffed hems. Pants have sharp crease with a fly front closure with zipper and waistband hook fastener.
Additional DetailsSingle breasted jacket has notched rolled collar, left lapel button hole, two button closure and three buttons on each sleeve. Left chest welt pocket with two flap and welt front pockets. Jacket has no back vent. Right front inside pocket with partial back satin weave lining.
Pants have five pockets, flat front with straight legs with cuffed hems. Pants have sharp crease with a fly front closure with zipper and waistband hook fastener.
Custodial 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 John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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
