LOT #43268 |
Sold on Nov 13, 2023 for: Not Sold
John F. Kennedy: Personal Leather Satchel and Business Card....
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Description
John F. Kennedy: Personal Leather Satchel and Business Card. 20" x 10.5" x 10" leather ("selected split cowhide") satchel or valise gold-stamped "J. F. K." beneath the grip on one side. Label of maker, Roebling of New York City, affixed to the cloth lining. According to a Letter of Provenance supplied by the consignor, the uncle of the last owner ("Uncle Larry") resided in the Boston area and worked on JFK's political campaigns in the 1950s, part of a group organized by Kenny O'Donnell and Dave Powers. He attended the Democratic National Convention in 1960, held in Los Angeles, as well as JFK's presidential inauguration. He therefore was in a position to receive personal artifacts such as this. A similar briefcase with JFK's initials was featured on an episode of "Antiques Roadshow", thereby reinforcing the attribution. The satchel was acquired by the consignor along with a business card for Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy, included in the lot. The card is 3.5" x 1.75" and is moderately toned.Condition: The satchel is in excellent condition with just light wear.
Auction Info
2023 November 13 - 14 Americana & Political Signature Auction Signature® Auction #6276 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
13th-14th
Monday-Tuesday
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