Lot 107
Truman, Harry S. Brass bust of George Washington that was displayed at the White House before renovations made by the Trumans. It was given to White House maid Lillian Rogers Parks at that time. The bust is 6½ inces in height and 5¾ inches wide. Mrs. Parks, who worked at the White House from 1929 to 1960, worked for the Trumans while they were at the White House and at Blair House, where they stayed while White House renovations were being made. The provenance is typed on a 2½ x 4 in. card imprinted with a blue Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," dated May 8, 1986, and signed by Mrs. Parks.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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| Realized $776 |
