An unusual rose-colored wool blanket used at the White House by numerous notables, including King George VI’s wife Queen Elizabeth and Winston Churchill, during President Roosevelt’s administration and before, measuring 5´ wide and 6´ long, trimmed with a fine satin border. Includes a detailed letter 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 part: “This lovely rose colored coverlet was given to me by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt in 1945…This coverlet was in the Rose Room. But after King George VI and Queen Elizabeth I [Queen Mother] visited in 1939, the room was eventually called the Queens Room, as it is to this day. Actually at least four other Queens from other countries had used this coverlet and the room previous to Queen Elizabeth I [Queen Mother] . During World War II, Winston Churchill spent many nights at the White House. He always slept in this room. He used this rose colored coverlet too. I remember him well…It is difficult to put an exact date on the origin of the coverlet. It was in the White House many years prior to President Roosevelt. While it may have been used in other rooms, my 'Mama,' Maggie Rogers, and I remember it only being in the Rose Room (Queens Room) on the chair lounge at the foot of the bed. The coverlet would have been used by many Presidents, First Ladies, as well as distinguished guests.”A notable offering in fine condition.
