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Jacqueline Kennedy collection of five original Henri Bendel fashion receipt slips dating from 1960–1961, documenting luxury accessories purchased during the years immediately surrounding the Kennedy presidential campaign and White House era. The receipts record a variety of handbags and fashion accessories, including purchases associated with famed designer Oleg Cassini, who served as Jacqueline Kennedy’s principal couturier. Three of the receipts bear handwritten filing notations by Jacqueline Kennedy’s longtime personal secretary, Mary B. Gallagher.

Fine condition.

Included are receipt slips documenting a black Morocco handbag, black Saffian handbag, pleated black satin clutch, beaded necklace with matching bracelet, and a blue calf handbag. One receipt is notably annotated, “Ordered by Mr. Oleg Cassini,” directly linking the purchase to the designer who helped create Jacqueline Kennedy’s iconic public image during the Kennedy administration.

These receipts provide a fascinating glimpse into the fashion world surrounding Jacqueline Kennedy at the height of her influence as one of the most admired style figures of the twentieth century. The handwritten filing notations by Mary Gallagher offer an additional layer of provenance, reflecting the meticulous record-keeping of the Kennedy household and preserving direct evidence of the administrative staff who managed the First Lady’s personal affairs. Together, the documents provide a tangible connection to Jacqueline Kennedy’s celebrated style and the inner workings of the Kennedy White House.

Jacqueline Kennedy (1929–1994) served as First Lady of the United States from 1961 until 1963 and remains one of the most influential style and cultural figures in American history. Mary B. Gallagher (1914–2000) was Jacqueline Kennedy’s trusted personal secretary for many years and one of the individuals most closely involved in managing the family’s daily affairs. Oleg Cassini (1913–2006) was Jacqueline Kennedy’s official designer and is credited with creating many of the signature fashions associated with the Camelot era.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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