Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese in the Philippine Islands
Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)
Jacqueline Kennedy's Pillbox Hat
- ca. 1960
Description
This pillbox hat, worn during her husband’s 1960 campaign for President, was one of Jackie Kennedy’s signature looks. The First Lady became a fashion icon for women around the world, wearing pillbox hats, gloves above the elbow, A-line dresses, over-sized sunglasses, and strands of pearls.
This primary source comes from the Collection JFK-MC: John F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection.
National Archives Identifier: 7851368
Full Citation: Jacqueline Kennedy’s Pillbox Hat; ca. 1960; Collection JFK-MC: John F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection,. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/jacqueline-kennedys-pillbox-hat/, April 1, 2026]
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