A unique presidential autograph—original pencil foot tracings of President Calvin Coolidge on a light pink 14.5 x 9 sheet, signed and dated at the center in ink as president, "Calvin Coolidge, April 8, 1927." Annotated in the upper left in ink: "Taken at the Executive Mansion by Dr. Peter Kahler of New York, April 8, 1927." The foot tracings are annotated with various pencil markings and measurements. In fine condition, with light edge wear.
On April 18, 1927, under the banner 'The Presidency: The Coolidge Week,' Time Magazine reported: 'The President took off his shoes, extended first his right foot, then his left. 'Wonderful feet... size 8... almost perfect for walking purposes... indicative of a cool, steady life,' said Dr. Peter Kahler, Manhattan orthopedist, who measured the presidential feet and took orders for presidential footwear. Flappers, he added, might well be proud of feet like Mrs. Coolidge's, also 'almost perfect,' size 4 1/2. Dr. Kahler's grandfather made size 14 shoes for President Lincoln.'
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