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Edith Galt Wilson Collection of Five Items

Edith Galt Wilson Collection of Five Items

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Edith Galt Wilson Collection of Five Items

Collection of five items, all personally-owned by First Lady Edith Wilson: two beautiful large sections of beaded blue velvet fabric from a dress personally-owned and -worn by Edith Galt Wilson; lavender and turquoise feathers from a fan personally-owned and -used by Edith Wilson; a small brown vase personally-owned by the President and Mrs. Wilson; and a blue rayon beaded belt personally-owned and -worn by Edith Wilson. Includes 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.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Auction
  • Dates: #437 - Ended September 16, 2014