Historical Donegal Wool Hat Presented to JFK Goes to Auction
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What happened
A tweed hat made from pure new wool woven in County Donegal, which Éamon de Valera gave to John F. Kennedy in 1963, is scheduled for auction. The fedora, which features three feathers on its outer band, is Lot 91 in an RR Auction sale closing on November 11, 2026. The auction house expects the hat to fetch at least $6,000.
From irishcentral.com
Why it matters
The sale of the artifact represents a transaction within the high-end collectibles market. Martin E. Underwood, a special assistant to Kennedy, noted in a notarized statement that de Valera insisted Kennedy wear the hat, although Kennedy reportedly found it too large.
From irishcentral.com
Who's involved
- County DonegalThe county where the wool used to make the hat was woven.
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County Donegal
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