Lot 41
Churchill, Sir Winston (1874-1965) British statesman and author. Photograph Signed ("W Churchill") on the mount (Washington, D.C.), no date, 3¾ x 2¾ in. photograph on a 6 x 4 in. mount. Matted with a rare 2¼ x 4¼ inch White House state dinner place setting, with the U.S. Presidential Seal and calligraphic "The Right Honorable Sir Winston Churchill," framed to an overall size of 15 x 10¾ inches. Inserted into a pocket on the back of the frame is a 6 x 3¼ in. note paper with the British coat of arms bearing "Prime Minister" at the top, with typed inscription, "With Sir Winston Churchill's compliments and thanks"; on the back, in another hand is a notation that this photograph was given to White House maid Wilma Holness.
Prime Minister Churchill and President Franklin Roosevelt became close friends and allies during World War II. Churchill visited the White House several times to develop stragety with Roosevelt. This photograph was given to the maid who personally took care of Churchill's room in the White House.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,600.
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