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Lot #9177
John and Jacqueline Kennedy 1953 Photograph With Wedding Party

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Estimate: $500+
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Description

First generation 8” x 10” silver gelatin photograph printed from the original 4” x 5” negative, showing a group photo of the Kennedy-Bouvier wedding party on September 12, 1953, on the grounds of the 300 acre Auchincloss oceanfront estate, Hammersmith Farm. In very fine museum-quality condition. Robert Kennedy was best man and JFK friends Lem Billings, Red Fay (both back row) Torbett MacDonald, Senate colleague George Smathers and Charles Bartlett who introduced the couple are seen in this photo. Jackie’s sister Lee, step-sister Janet, JFK’s sister Jean, and Ethel Kennedy, as well as the Auchincloss dog, are also seen in this photo.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: John F. Kennedy Auction
  • Dates: #501 - Ended May 18, 2017