Edith Kermit ROOSEVELT (1861-1948) Autograph Note [in Edith Kermit Roosevelt’s hand?] on her “MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, SENIOR SAGAMORE HILL OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK” stationery, 175 x 150 mm. (6 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.), offering her “Best wishes for a successful coed party“. Offered together with the enclosure, a purple and tan felt thread holder fashioned as an owl, stitched with black thread, 165 x 80 mm. (6 1/2 x 3 in.). One of the more unusual pieces that we have had the pleasure of offering in some time.

Her note and gift are accompanied by a note of provenance from “Aunt Marion” to “Lois“, writing “…here is that item Mrs Roosevelt made for the Needle work Guild of America, quite a long time ago, November 1932, she did not date her note, I wish I had, as you can see it is a quite hold…” 227 x 152 mm. (9 x 6 in.).

Housed in a 8 x 7 x 1 1/2 in. Cardboard box addressed to “MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, SAGAMORE HILL, OYSTER BAY“. On a printed label from The American Stationery Co., of Peru, Indiana.

Fine condition overall.

(EXA 6007) $750