Beige Coat
Artifact IDMO 63.1295
Object Type
Coat
Date
1960
Date Worn1/20/1961
Maker
Oleg Cassini
(Fashion Designer, American, born France, 1913-2006)
Place WornWashington, D.C., United States
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Medium
wool melton
Dimensionsoverall: 42 in. (106.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA beige knee length wool coat with fur trim around the neckline. The coat has two large buttons down the front with two side pockets at the hip.
Historical NoteThis coat was worn by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the Inaugural ceremonies of President John F. Kennedy on January 20, 1961 in Washington D.C.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. 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
Place WornWashington, D.C., United States
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055728)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NotePlease contact the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for permission to use this image.Not on view
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