Lot 41
Roosevelt, Franklin D, Personally Owned and Worn Brocade Silk Robe, Gifted To Personal Valet, Exceptional Letter of Provenance (1882-1945) Navy blue brocade silk and satin robe owned and used by FDR, approximately 52 inches long, fully lined, with a long elegant tasseled sash. A personal identification tag, "Roosevelt," is sewn inside the collar. Because of his physical condition, Roosevelt would often receive visitors and hold meetings in his bedroom. This elegant robe would be appropriate to wear at such times. Roosevelt gave the robe to Arthur S. Prettyman, his personal valet from 1939-1945. Prettyman was with FDR when he died at Warm Springs, Georgia, and stayed on at the White House as President Truman's valet until they both "retired" in 1953. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mrs. Arthur S. Prettyman, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington,". Letter of provenance is addressed to the celebrated collector and authority on Presidential ephemera, Raleigh DeGeer Amyx, dated January 26, 1983. Robe has been beautifully kept and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $4,500 - UP
Goldberg Auctions: Sale 24 Lot 90, April 3, 2004.
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