Exquisite vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.75 Harris & Ewing portrait of Roosevelt during his White House years, signed on the original studio mount in black ink as president, "with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 11th 1908." Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 14.75. In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the mat and mount, and silvering to the perimeter of the photo. The consignor notes that this portrait originates from the collection of Roger A. Selby, the son of shoe tycoon George D. Selby, who obtained the signature at the Dewey Hotel in Washington, D.C. Accompanied by Roger A. Selby's personal business card.
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