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(19) Photographs, Roosevelt & Garner

Price realized
$114
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$90
Category
Historical & Political Memorabilia
Sold
July 11, 2024
Sale
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Lot description

(lot of 19) Framed photographs, Washington, D.C., c. 1935-1937, (1) President Roosevelt waving to crowds; (1) Roosevelt and James Farley; (1) Roosevelt receiving a gift; (2) Roosevelt presents an Air Plane trophy in 1935 and again in 1927; (1) Roosevelt addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress; (1) Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt receive the Canadian Governor General at the White House; (1) Roosevelt and family at the White House; (2) Roosevelt giving joint Congressional speech; (1) Eleanor Roosevelt cuts cake for Pres. birthday; (1) Roosevelt and Red Cross (1) news print, Roosevelt and V.P. Garner; (1) Roosevelt pinning an award on an Eagle Scout; (1) Roosevelt, 8/23/36; (1) V.P. Garner and Wes Howland photographer; (1) Roosevelt signs Social Security bill; (1) V.P Garner and House Speaker Byrns; (1) White House photographers with V.P. Garner, Howland has his arm on the V.P.'s shoulder  *Provenance: Photos from his personal collection and most taken by Wesley Byron Howland (New York,1907-1958), a photographer employed by Harris & Ewing News Service and the Washington Times-Herald, Washington D.C. until his 1940 enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps.

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.