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John Kennedy Inaugural Hat Template w/2 Signatures
John Kennedy Inaugural Hat Template w/2 Signatures
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DESCRIPTION: Small paper fitting template for two top hats for the President-Elect's inauguration. The template was made by Cavanagh Hat Co. fitter and chief designer John Garside in Kennedy's hotel room at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City with the use of a conformateur. Mr. Garside arrived at the hotel suite with five silk top hats and the machine; Kennedy chose two which were fitted using the template. Template marked in ink "President John F. Kennedy 1/19/61 7 1/2+1". Housed in original glassine envelope. Together with two photographs of Garside's children, each signed on the backs in blue ballpoint by Kennedy during the fitting. Also includes original newspaper clippings that covered Mr. Garside's trip to Kennedy's hotel room for the fitting. PROVENANCE: Consigned by Mr. Garside's daughter. MEASUREMENTS: Template 3-3/4" x 2-1/2". CONDITION: Template in excellent condition. Signatures clear. Photos with minor wear. Clippings with expected toning.
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John Kennedy Inaugural Hat Template w/2 Signatures

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