Life Magazine for April 26, 1963, "Charming Album of Jackie Growing Up"

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Artifact Overview

With her charm, grace, and intelligence, President John F. Kennedy's wife Jacqueline proved to be a huge political asset. Her appearance on a magazine cover was sure to draw attention and increase sales. Americans' seemingly unquenchable thirst for "all things Jackie" resulted in this Life magazine cover story, featuring an image of Jacqueline when she was ten years old.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

26 April 1963

Subject Date

26 April 1963

Creator Notes

Cover photograph by Bert & Richard Morgan Studio. Published by Time Inc., Chicago, Illinois.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2013.87.2

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: Charming Album of Jackie Growing Up: Her secret is out--and here's a story of the First Lady as a child herself.
Life Magazine for April 26, 1963, "Charming Album of Jackie Growing Up"