Auction Date:2012 Jul 18 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS signed “Jacqueline B. Kennedy,” four pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 12.5, November 25, 1957. Letter to M. Wohlgemuth regarding the design and decoration of their Washington home. In part: “I spoke to you today about sending descriptions of the mantel heights—(& the exact measurements the mantels I have having made should have)—plus window dimensions for curtains…2. About the Air Conditioners—please install the most unobtrusive outlets, I will get conditioners later. Living room—install outlet—but no conditioner. Library—install outlet for bookcase—but don't put any air conditioner there, & make it so I can take the conditioner out in winter & fill the space with books. If this is expensive, please skip it—we will do without a conditioner in that room…About where to install Light Fixtures in Dining Room Please install them opposite the windows, as we discussed—But be sure you center them on that wall —i.e. find the center of the wall & place them equidistant from it—roughly opposite the windows.”
Kennedy’s lengthy postscript extends onto the fourth page, and includes two original sketches, one titled “Front Bedroom Closet—adjoining bathroom,” with Kennedy adding underneath, “Send me a Sketch of how you think I can obtain maximum shelf & hanging space. From the floor plan, I would suggest shelves across end B and hanging poles where I have drawn jagged lines. This means you have to walk through hanging clothes to get to hall, but if pole is high enough - that doesn‘t matter. Do you agree with this plan?” At the bottom of the last page, she adds another sketch headed “Closet in Middle Bedroom,” adding “This closet is next to fireplace. It is for Mr. Kennedy, he cannot bend down to reach his shoes.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold to all pages, scattered creases and wrinkles, paper loss and tears to edges, staple holes to top left, and some toning to first page. An excellent example of Kennedy’s flair for design and attention to every detail, particularly that of the future president.
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