The Jackie Doll Accessories Canadian Mountie Red Suit Fashion For 16" Doll NEW

The Canadian Trip - May 1961

It was after this trip to Canada that President Kennedy recognized the political value of his beautiful wife. As she would do in so many other world capitals, Jackie charmed everyone-government officials as well as the public and the press. In Canada, she posed with Royal Canadian Mounted Police (whose uniforms inspired Jackie's red wool ensemble), planted trees at the Government House, brought a touch of elegance to state banquets and generally won the hearts of all Canadians. For the occasion, Oleg Cassini designed a red wool suit with a buttoned cowl collar, rounded shoulders, pockets and straight skirt. Complete with a matching beret, the ensemble created quite a sensation in Canada.

Indeed, before the Canadian trip there was concern that the interest in Jackie's clothes would overshadow the more important aspects of the trip. On the contrary, however, Jackie's warmth, charm and style proved to be an immeasurable asset to the work that her husband had set out to do. Her success in Canada was the first step in Jacqueline Kennedy's political evolution as a valuable component of the Kennedy mystique. It was the trip that boosted the young First Lady's confidence and enhanced ber Image at home and abroad.

The Franklin Mint Exclusive - Authentic Replica of the actual ensemble that Jacqueline Kennedy wore on the state visit to Canada in May, 1961. - It has been authorized and authenticated by Oleg Cassini, who designed the original for Jacqueline Kennedy. - Suit and matching beret are crafted of red wool, and comes complete with hand-made gloves, a black vinyl handbag with golden cording handles and faux pearl earrings. - Includes Certificate of Authenticity and pamphlet.

The box has some edge wear, creasing, bends and scuffing.