Jacqueline Kennedy to Oleg Cassini Inc.
Autographed Letter
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Jacqueline Kennedy (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994), wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and First Lady of the United States, autographed letter, sent to Oleg Cassini.
Original typed letter with envelope, dated January 17, 1991, hand inscribed "Dear Oleg" and signed "as ever, Jackie" by Mrs. Kennedy.
Oleg Cassini (11 April 1913 – 17 March 2006) was an American fashion designer born to an aristocratic Russian family with maternal Italian ancestry. He came to the United States as a young man after starting as a designer in Rome, and quickly got work with Paramount Pictures. Cassini established his reputation by designing for films.
He became particularly well known as a designer for Jacqueline Kennedy whilst she was First Lady of the United States. The "Jackie Look" was to become highly influential and much admired. Among Cassini's inspirations were sports and Native American culture.
Fine condition.
Provenance: From the personal property of the Estate of Oleg Cassini.
Previously unpublished, original vintage photograph from the Peter Warrack Archive
Previously unpublished, original vintage photograph from the Peter Warrack Archive
Previously unpublished, original vintage photograph from the Peter Warrack Archive
Previously unpublished, original vintage photograph from the Peter Warrack Archive
Previously unpublished, original vintage photograph from the Peter Warrack Archive
Previously unpublished, original vintage photograph from the Peter Warrack Archive
Vintage John F. Kennedy cover with commemorative stamp and cancelation
Vintage John F. Kennedy cover with commemorative stamp and cancelation