It has been great fun researching and accumulating photos from First Families past. The White House, First Ladies, and the private quarters in particular, have long been a subject of fascination. This will be my last post on the White House this week, but before moving on to a new topic, I wanted to share these beautiful photos. No matter who you are or your role in the world, everyone needs a place to hide away and call their very own.
The Master Bedroom in 1962, when it was used as Jackie Kennedy's bedroom, photo Architectural Digest.
Just off the Master Bedroom is the Master Dressing Room, generally used now by first ladies as a private study and dressing room. It overlooks the West Wing. Jackie Kennedy's dressing room in 1962, photo Architectural Digest.
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose with their family on Christmas Day at the White House, 1962. (L-R): Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr, Anthony Radziwill, Prince Stanislaus Radziwill, Lee Radziwill, and their daughter, Anna Christine Radziwill. Photo Getty Images.
Lady Bird Johnson in the Master Dressing Room making an audio diary entry in 1968.
President Lyndon Baines Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson at Christmastime in 1965.
Nancy Reagan's dressing room in 1981, photo Architectural Digest - Derry Moore.
Nancy Reagan's dressing table in 1981, photo Architectural Digest.
For her office, Nancy Reagan favored retaining existing White House furniture, which she had refurbished. The wildflower prints were reproduced from 1925 botanical watercolors, photo Architectural Digest.
The Master Bedroom in 1962, when it was used as Jackie Kennedy's bedroom, photo Architectural Digest.
Just off the Master Bedroom is the Master Dressing Room, generally used now by first ladies as a private study and dressing room. It overlooks the West Wing. Jackie Kennedy's dressing room in 1962, photo Architectural Digest.
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose with their family on Christmas Day at the White House, 1962. (L-R): Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Jr, Anthony Radziwill, Prince Stanislaus Radziwill, Lee Radziwill, and their daughter, Anna Christine Radziwill. Photo Getty Images.
Lady Bird Johnson in the Master Dressing Room making an audio diary entry in 1968.
President Lyndon Baines Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson at Christmastime in 1965.
Nancy Reagan's dressing room in 1981, photo Architectural Digest - Derry Moore.
Nancy Reagan's dressing table in 1981, photo Architectural Digest.
For her office, Nancy Reagan favored retaining existing White House furniture, which she had refurbished. The wildflower prints were reproduced from 1925 botanical watercolors, photo Architectural Digest.
