Lot 47
Coolidge, Calvin. Delicately-etched wine glass from a set of four, owned and used by President and Mrs. Coolidge. The glasses were given to favorite staff members as the Coolidges prepared to leave the White House to the Hoovers. This glass was given to Maggie Rogers, First Maid of the White House, who often sewed with Mrs. Coolidge. This quality crystal glass is approximately 5¾ inches in height and is etched with a floral design. There are heavy gold bands at the top and bottom and around the base. A letter of provenance is provided by Mrs. Rogers' daughter, Lillian Rogers Parks, who also worked at the White House for 30 years. The letter is typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," and dated July 4th, 1982. Mrs. Parks recounts that on the day the Coolidges left the White House, Mrs. Coolidge had asked the staff to line up to say goodbye. "He [the President] came out and Mrs. Coolidge said, 'Papa, here are the staff to say goodbye.' The President made a funny little noise in his throat,and that was all. He said not a word….".
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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