Lot 94
Roosevelt, Franklin D. Exquisitely hand-embroidered silk table scarf and two cushion covers presented to President Roosevelt by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek when she visited the White House during World War II. The table scarf is peach colored and features a fire-breathing dragon at center and one in each corner, all in variegated colors of pink, rose, and purple; it is 36 inches square with a 5 inch fringe. The two cushion covers, each approximately 17½ square and trimmed with a braid, are made with the same fabric and colors and feature smaller dragons. After President Roosevelt's death, Mrs. Roosevelt allowed a few White House staff members to choose mementoes from his personal effects. These lovely items were among the items chosen by Lillian Rogers Parks, the White House seamstress, who appreciated the fine workmanship. With a letter of provenance from Mrs. Parks, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," and dated April 12, 1983. Also in this lot is a 5 inch piece of pale pink, quilted and lined velvet from the sleeve of a jacket that belonged to Madame Chiang Kai-Shek; the sleeves were too long and when Mrs. Parks shortened the sleeves for her, she kept a memento for herself. With separate letter of provenance.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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