Lot 92
Roosevelt, Franklin D. Light-brown leather match cover embossed "FDR" in gold on the cover, 2 x 2 inches, and made so that new matches can be inserted when the old ones are used. The match cover, owned and used by President Roosevelt was given to his valet, Arthur S. Prettyman, sometime during World War II. Prettyman was one of five valets employed by FDR during his political career. Prettyman was with the President when he died at Warm Springs, Georgia on April 12 1945. Prettyman stayed on to served as President Truman's valet until they both "retired" in 1953. A letter of provenance from Mrs. Arthur S. Prettyman is included; it is typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," and dated January 17, 1983. It also speaks of the mutual affection between the President and his valet.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $575 |
