mark shaw + the kennedy children

I just a-d-o-r-e these photos of Caroline and little Jon Jon taken by the Kennedy White House’s unoffocial photographer, Mark Shaw. Her pink rosette canopy, bed skirt and curtains absolutely kill me! I think it was mighty bold of Jackie to install white carpet in her young daughter’s bedroom (see a color photo of the room here)... Even as an adult, I don’t think I could handle white carpet-- I’m far too messy!

(photos scanned by moi from The John F. Kennedys: A Family Album)

Comments

[quintessence]

Totally charming!! No white carpeting here - love the look but too many boys and a 90 lb lab!!

[Lindsay]

What a cutie! I can hardly handle wearing white clothes, never mind white carpet. I suppose when you have the White House staff at your disposal though carpet cleaning becomes less of a chore. xo

[Molly]

Awww - look at those care-free little rascals! I love all the dolls - Sally and I had a doll room when we were little... I'm glad that Jackie gave her a "little girl" room and didn't try to make it too adultish just because it was at the White House :)
Leave it to you to find such amazing pictures!!!

[Lena]

How darling! I can't resist those candids of the Kennedy kids!