Theodore Roosevelt
New York, NY, ca. 1901, 1908
Two Silk Menus Depicting Theodore Roosevelt, ca. 1901 & 1908
Menu/Program

Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919). A pair of silk menus depicting Roosevelt, both as Vice President and 26th President of the United States. 1901 & 1908. New York, NY. Measuring 5.5" x 8.5" and 5.75" x 8.75", respectively. Evident soiling and darkened handling marks throughout; minor fraying in areas. Otherwise, very good. Please see accompanying photos for additional condition information.

The lot includes:

1.) Menu for a dinner given in honor of Vice President Roosevelt by William L. Flanagan on March 22, 1901. Addressed on front cover to Lieutenant Colonel Clifford Hurry, depicting a circular portrait of Roosevelt above flanked by American flags and a laurel wreath.

2.) Souvenir menu from a meeting of the Italian Chamber of Commerce held in New York on February 29, 1908, depicting then-President Roosevelt and King Victor Emmanuele III. Within shows an ancient Roman relief side by side with a harbor view of New York, picturing the Statue of Liberty. Accompanied by an attached calling card from Antonio Zucca, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in New York.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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5.75" x 8.75"