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credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records A…
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration, John F. Kennedy's vest, MO 2009.3.224
Men's Blue Vest
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration, John F. Kennedy's vest, MO 2009.3.224

Men's Blue Vest

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.224
Object Type Vest
Maker (American, Custom Tailor, London, New York)
Medium Wool
DimensionsOverall H 28 in (71.1 cm)

Physical DescriptionBlue/grey wool twill vest. Vest is single breasted with six buttons and four front welt pockets. Back has a waist tie and a metal buckle.
Historical NoteThis vest belonged to President Kennedy, as part of his personal wardrobe.
Additional Details
Custodial 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 Onassis 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
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.
Not on view