71 - Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned Pair of Black Kid Leather Gloves

Jacqueline Kennedy's Personally-Owned Pair of Black Kid Leather Gloves Jacqueline Kennedy's personally-owned pair of black kid leather gloves, each measuring approximately 10″ long, both lined in smooth gray polyester. In fine condition, with some small tears to the lining. Accompanied by a photocopy of the original letter of authenticity from Mary Barelli Gallagher, stating that they were "acquired from Mrs. Kennedy during one of her regular, periodic, close-cleaning sessions at her Georgetown/White House/Georgetown residences: 1956-1960 @ 3307 N St., N.W., 1961-1963 @ The White House, 1964 @ 3017 N St., N.W." Mary Barelli Gallagher was secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy from 1953-1956, and personal secretary to Jackie Kennedy from 1956-1964. Provenance: Sloan's Auctioneers, Sale 33A, Lot 30. Jacqueline Kennedy was one of the defining fashion icons of the 20th century, celebrated for a polished, understated style that emphasized clean lines, elegant tailoring, and carefully coordinated accessories. Gloves were an important element of her public wardrobe, reinforcing the refined image that became synonymous with the Kennedy White House and was widely emulated by women throughout the early 1960s.