Jackie Kennedy: Book: Dressmaker Mini Rhea autobiography
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Jackie Kennedy: Book: Dressmaker Mini Rhea autobiographyEntry/Object ID
2022.05.36Description
Book: "I was Jacqueline Kennedy's Dressmaker" by Mini Rhea with Frances Spatz Leighton. Mini Rhea’s personal anecdotes and conversations from the time they met when Jacqueline Bouvier was a teenager. It is also a memoir of Rhea’s life during this time. The pen and ink sketches were done by her daughter, Sylvia Baptista. In the final section of the book, Rhea provides advice about fashion, providing insight into the culture of the early 1960s. Signed copy by author: "To Judy: - It's been wonderful knowing you - it's nice to have another adopted daughter - Love, Mini Rhea". Additional inscription: "5/20/01 Monte - I have enjoyed meeting you and thanks so much for being part of Karen's special day. I know you will treasure this book as I have! Sincerely, Judy Anderson".Collection
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