1952 Senatorial campaign silk scarf, rare vintage poster Kennedy for U.S. Senate vs. Lodge, original rare printed invitation to a Kennedy “Tea” in 1952 framed with a photograph of President Kennedy and his mother Rose:
1952 Senatorial Campaign silk scarf—34″ x 32″ violet and cream-colored silk scarf featuring a 1952 portrait of JFK superimposed on the Capitol—excellent condition.
1952 Senatorial Campaign poster—paperstock 17 x 24 Kennedy vs. Lodge Campaign Poster: "He Will Do More For Massachusetts"
The famous Kennedy "Teas" of 1952—rare printed invitation for one of the events honoring JFK's mother, Rose, in Quincy, Mass. on June 1, 1952, featuring the text: "Tea and Reception in honor of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy and her son Congressman John F. Kennedy." A key to Kennedy's victory over Henry Cabot Lodge for the Mass. Senate seat in 1952 were these 'teas' where up to 5,000 women came dressed up to meet JFK, his mother, and his three sisters Jean, Pat, and Eunice who all stood on line for hours to shake the hands of every woman who attended these events. JFK was on crutches in many of these "teas."
From The Paloger Collection of John F. Kennedy Memorabilia, Historic Photographs & Original Negatives.
