Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Photograph.

KENNEDY, Jacqueline; Caroline Bouvier Kennedy; John F. Kennedy Jr.

$15,000.00

Item Number: 146234

Rare original color photograph of Jacqueline Kennedy with her children Caroline and John, Jr., inscribed by her on the mount, “For Billie Jean – with much love from us all Jacqueline Kennedy.” Additionally signed by the young Kennedy children, “Caroline” and “John.” Jacqueline Kennedy gave birth to daughter Caroline on November 27, 1957. At the time, she and husband John F. Kennedy were campaigning across Massachusetts for his re-election to the Senate, and they posed with their infant daughter for the now iconic cover of the April 21, 1958, issue of Life magazine. John F. Kennedy, Jr. was born at Georgetown University Hospital on November 25, 1960, less than three weeks following his father’s election as the 35th president of the United States. The photograph has captured Jackie with young Caroline, John Jr., another child and perhaps a caretaker at a party. In near fine condition. Mounted, triple matted and framed. The photograph measures 6.5 inches by 4.5 inches. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 14 inches. A remarkable piece of American history.

A popular first lady, Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Kennedy endeared herself to the American public with her devotion to her family, dedication to the historic preservation of the White House, the campaigns she led to preserve and restore historic landmarks and architecture along with her interest in American history, culture and arts. During her lifetime, she was regarded as an international icon for her unique fashion choices, and her work as a cultural ambassador of the United States made her very popular globally. Although she stated that her priority as a First Lady was to take care of the President and their children, Jackie also dedicated her time to the promotion of American arts and preservation of its history. Her main contribution was the restoration of the White House, but she also furthered the cause by hosting social events that brought together elite figures from politics and the arts. One of her unrealized goals was to found a Department of the Arts, but she did contribute to the establishment of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment of the Humanities, established during Johnson's tenure.