Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive.
by Kennedy, Jacqueline; Oleg Cassini
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
1961. Rare collection of original Oleg Cassini dress designs, sketches, photographs, letters and a gown from Cassini's personal collection. The collection includes a French magazine page inscribed by Jacqueline Kennedy, "afternoon + Theatre", a letter typed by Cassini's secretary Kay McGowan transcribing Kennedy's instructions to him, an original Cassini Studio pencil sketch, a chart of sixteen Cassini designs with pinned fabric swatches, a Cassini designed replica of a gown worn by Jackie at the September 19, 1961 White House Dinner held in honor of of President Dr. Manuel Prado Ugarteche and First Lady Clorinda Malaga de Prado of Peru with Cassini's couture label, a photograph featuring Cassini, and two photographs of Jacqueline Kennedy donning Cassini's designs, including one framed which features a photograph of her wearing the very dress mimicked in the replica. In near fine condition. A nice collection offering insight into the complexity and careful planning of Jackie's public image.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 116093
- Title
- Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive.
- Author
- Kennedy, Jacqueline; Oleg Cassini
- Book Condition
- Used
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- Jacqueline Kennedy Oleg Cassini Dress Design Archive
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
Biblio member since 2012
Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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