President Harding’s personally-owned and -used handkerchief, presented to White House maid Maggie Rogers by Florence Harding, after the passing of her husband. Off-white silk handkerchief measures approximately 22.5 x 24, is embroidered with Harding’s initials, and has stitched borders. Accompanied by a detailed 1982 letter of provenance, on White House letterhead, by Lillian Rogers Parks, who was a best selling author as well as housekeeper and seamstress at the White House for over 30 years, from President Hoover through President Eisenhower. Letter reads, in part: “This handsome handkerchief was owned and used by President Warren G. Harding. When the President died on August 2, 1923, the First Lady, Florence Harding gave it to my Mama, Maggie Rogers, First Maid of the White House.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. A splendid presidential offering direct from the White House.
