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Harry S. Truman: 1949 White House Christmas Gift....
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Description
Harry S. Truman: 1949 White House Christmas Gift. 3" leather key holder inscribed "Christmas Greetings from the President and Mrs. Truman" on one side, with the Presidential Seal dated 1949 on the other. Never used and in mint condition. Accompanied by an envelope with the name of the recipient, John P. Muffler, a White House employee who served under eleven presidents, plus a letter of provenance from John's son, Richard T. Muffler, himself a third-generation White House employee. Another example is pictured on page 62 of Mary Seely's book "Season's Greetings at the White House".Auction Info
2014 May 24 Americana & Political Signature Auction - Dallas #6114 (go to Auction Home page)
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May, 2014
24th
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