Lot 60
Eisenhower, Dwight D. Medium-brown golf glove owned and used by President Eisenhower. It is a weighted glove for the left hand, of medium size and made by Champion; "D.D.E." is penned at the inside end of the weighted piece. The President gave the glove to Sergeant John Moaney, who was his valet from 1942 until Ike's death on March 28, 1969. Mrs. Moaney, who was the Eisenhowers' cook for 30 years, and whose birthday was the same as Mamie's, writes a note of provenance, dated October 14, 1985, on a white card imprinted with a blue Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington." She notes, "Despite criticism from press and political opponents, he played [golf] anyway." She also notes that when Eisenhower died, his last words were, "I want to go; God take me." A small headshot of Sgt. Moaney is included.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $604 |
