Very nice, rare hand-calligraphed retirement presentation for Lillian R. Parks, longtime White House housekeeper and seamstress for over 30 years, from Hoover through Eisenhower. August presentation, measuring 8.75 x 12 reads: “Executive Mansion and The White House Office Friends of Lillian R. Parks extend congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of her retirement, December 23, 1933—February 29, 1960.” Boldly signed underneath by Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, as well as 55 other friends and longtime White House backstairs employees, including: Viola Wise, Melvin Carter, Leroy Lyons, Janet Bowen, H. M. Hedges, Delores Moaney, Pearl Wiggins, Perry Nelson, Alton Shorey, Charles Ficklin, Walter Martin, Edgar Shipp, Nellie Butler, Rosa Woods, Clara Richardson, and many others of note. Framed, by the White House Carpenter’s Office, to an overall size of 11.25 x 14.5. In fine condition.
