Historically fascinating black leather records book, 5.5 x 8, for the outfits worn by First Lady Lou Henry Hoover, compiled by White House First Maid Maggie Rogers. First entry is from 1929 with the last entry from June 28, 1938, when Rogers came back to assist Eleanor Roosevelt after Missy Le Hand became ill. Pages, written in ink and pencil, list various outfits, instructions, and other notes related to housekeeping in the White House. Clothing choices include outfits for church, dinner and theater, receptions, a cabinet dinner, diplomatic receptions, as well as a couple of packing lists. This may be one of the most detailed historical records pertaining to a first lady over nearly decade long period available. Accompanied by a two-page 1932 ALS from Lou Henry Hoover written to Maggie Rogers. Also included is a pair of beautiful hand-painted silk doilies, 6 x 6, with paintings of a purple pansy and narcissus in the centers. The book and doilies are accompanied by detailed letters of provenance on White House letterhead from 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. In overall fine condition. A grouping befitting an accomplished historian or institution.
