People: Oct. 26, 1981

It may be the estimated $25,000 Inauguration wardrobe, the $200,000 worth of new china or the $800,000 in White House renovations. Whatever the reason, a tricked-up postcard of First Lady Nancy Reagan, 60, as "Queen Nancy" has become one of the bestselling gift shop items in Washington. The composite photo was pieced together by Photographer Alfred Gescheidt, who took a stock shot of the First Lady and then superimposed a crown and robe. Nancy seems to be taking it all with some good humor. "I really haven't changed my personal habits that much,"...

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