Lot 66
Harding, Warren G. Leather writing case that was owned and used by President Warren G. Harding. The case has brass corners and is engraved in gold lettering, "Warren G. Harding / Marion, Ohio"; it measures 13 x 9½ inches closed and was made by Cross of London. When Harding died unexpectedly on August 2, 1923, First Lady Florence Kling Harding gave it to Maggie Rogers, First Maid at the White House. Mrs. Rogers' daughter, Lilliam Rogers Parks, who also served 30 years at the White House, provides a detailed letter of provenance, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," and dated November 20, 1982. Mrs. Parks writes, "…My Mother was close to Mrs. Harding, especially during the First Lady's serious illness in September of 1922….I hardly saw my Mother for weeks because she was caring for Mrs. Harding…."
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
|
| |
| Unsold |
