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Jackie Kennedy's Iconic Coat Up for Auction at Sotheby’s

11/27/2025

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Sotheby’s will auction Jackie Kennedy’s purple coat, worn during John F. Kennedy's presidential victory on November 8, 1960.
The coat was tailored for Jackie Kennedy’s pregnancy.
The item is part of Sotheby’s inaugural Handbags & Fashion exhibition in Manhattan.
The auction carries an estimated value of $6,000 to $8,000.
Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is entering politics to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District.

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Sotheby’s will auction Jackie Kennedy’s purple coat, worn during John F. Kennedy's presidential victory on November 8, 1960.
The coat was tailored for Jackie Kennedy’s pregnancy.
The item is part of Sotheby’s inaugural Handbags & Fashion exhibition in Manhattan.
The auction carries an estimated value of $6,000 to $8,000.
Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is entering politics to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District.