Life Magazine for September 1, 1961, "The First Lady: She Tells Her Plans for the White House"

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Artifact Overview

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received much media coverage for her restoration of the White House state rooms. The American public was fascinated by Mrs. Kennedy's sense of style, dedication to history, and determination to authenticate and seek out furnishings used by previous presidents and their families. This Life magazine featured a portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy for its cover story.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1961

Subject Date

01 September 1961

Creator Notes

Cover photograph by Mark Shaw. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.86.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 13.75 in
Width: 10.5 in

Inscriptions

Text on front cover: The / First Lady: / SHE TELLS / HER PLANS / FOR THE / WHITE / HOUSE