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Fine Art Print : Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters
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Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters
Mrs Joseph Kennedy, wife of H.E. the United States Ambassador, in a photograph to mark the presentation of two of her daughters at the first court at Buckingham Palace in May 1938. On the left is Rosemary Kennedy (1918 - 2005), in the middle Rose Kennedy and on the right, Kathleen Kick Kennedy. Kathleen met Billy Cavendish, heir to the Devonshire dukedom during the Season and married him becoming Marchioness of Hartington. He was killed during World War II and Kathleen herself was killed in a plane crash in 1948. Rosemary, or Rosie, was deemed mentally retarded and was subjected to a frontal lobotomy at the age of 23. She spent much of her life in and out of asylums. Date: 1938
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1938 Ambassador Americans Cavendish Daughters Hartington Kathleen Kennedy Kennedys Kick Marchioness Marie Presentation Presentations Rosemary Rosie Season
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the elegance and history of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image features Mrs. Joseph Kennedy and her daughters, Caroline and Jean, on the special occasion of their presentation at Buckingham Palace in 1938. The photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the era, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring history to life with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, perfect for collectors, historians, and art enthusiasts alike.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.1cm (16" x 19.7")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this elegant photograph, Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy, the charismatic and influential matriarch of the Kennedy family, is captured with her two eldest daughters, Rosemary Kennedy and Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, at the first court presentation at Buckingham Palace in May 1938. The Kennedys, who hailed from the United States, were making their debut in London society during the famed English "Season." On the left, Rosemary Kennedy, or "Rosie," is dressed in a beautiful gown with a demure expression. Sadly, her life was marked by tragedy. Diagnosed as mentally retarded, she underwent a controversial frontal lobotomy at the age of 23 and spent much of her life in and out of institutions. In the middle, Mrs. Kennedy, dressed in an exquisite gown, exudes grace and poise. Her presence and influence would continue to shape the Kennedy family's trajectory in American politics. On the right, Kathleen Kennedy, or "Kick," is a vision in her stunning dress. She captured the heart of Billy Cavendish, heir to the Devonshire dukedom, during the Season. Their whirlwind romance led to a marriage in 1934, making Kathleen the Marchioness of Hartington. Tragically, both Kathleen and her husband were killed – Kathleen in a plane crash in 1948, and Billy in World War II. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the Kennedy family's history in London society and the intertwining of their lives with the British aristocracy. The fashions, the elegance, and the stories of these remarkable women continue to captivate us today.
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