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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Four White House Christmas Gifts.... (Total: 4 Items)
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: Four White House Christmas Gifts. Among these items is a pewter letter opener, which was a 1936 Presidential Christmas gift to White House staff. Measures 5.75" x 1.75". With Presidential Seal emblem. Made at Val-Kill.One pewter memo holder, which was a 1937 Presidential Christmas gift to White House staff. Measures 5.25" x 3.25". With coin-style bust of the President and personal message engraved at the top, "To Corinne Dougherty from Franklin D. Roosevelt Dec. 25, 1937". Made at Val-Kill and stamped on the verso. Corinne Dougherty was White House stenographer and the memo holder is accompanied by White House engraved card and admittance tickets personalized to her.
Accompanied by a pewter paperweight from 1938 which served as a Presidential Christmas gift to White House staff. Made at Val-Kill with stamp mark on the bottom, the 3" x 2.5" x 1.25" paperweight features a bust of FDR stamped "President Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park, NY" on the top.
Also included is a pewter letter holder that was a 1939 Presidential Christmas gift to White House staff. Measures 5" x 2.75" x 1.75". With coin-style bust of the President. Made at Val-Kill and stamped on the bottom. Val-Kill Industries was founded in 1927 by Eleanor Roosevelt and three other women so that local farming families could supplement their income by producing pewter objects, furniture, and textiles. Most Val-Kill objects were based on 18th century forms to reflect the popularity of the Colonial Revival style.
Condition: Light scuffs and rubbing.
Auction Info
2022 December 3 - 4 The Seeley Family Presidential Christmas Collection Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6263 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2022
3rd-4th
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