11-18-200711-18-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2386Boston
November 18, 2007 11:00 AMCalender
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(Kennedy White House, Interior Design),Kennedy, Jacqueline and Parrish, Sister

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$2,115$1,800
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2386Location: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

(Kennedy White House, Interior Design),Kennedy, Jacqueline and Parrish, Sister, Archive of correspondence concerning the White House interior design and later projects, including a page taken from Connoisseur Magazine and heavily annotated by Mrs. Kennedy concerning a particular side cabinet and general thoughts about the furnishings in particular spots, "Dear Sister-saw this-though am not sure about amboyna-thought they might have been great for oval room as we need something sturdy-so the room won't ever look too delicate for men..."; two signed letters and two annotated letters/notes from others, 1962-1963 concerning furniture and rugs, six related documents to the White House interior design, and nine articles related to the design firm of Sister Parrish, (overall very good to excellent).
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Keywords

White House, Connoisseur Magazine, Kennedy