Lot 114
(Truman, Harry S) Barkley, Alben. Charcoal-gray, felt fedora with a black grosgrain band, owned and worn by Vice President Alben W. Barkley (elected with Truman in 1948) together with his hat box and monogrammed white hankerchief. The fedora was made by Faqman, Inc., Chicago, whose name is on one side of the inside band; on the other side is a gold monogram, "A.W.B." and "Twenty." The hat comes with a mustard-colored hat box from Knox New York, with its colorful emblem on all sides and top; the bottom of the cardboard hat box is partially separated and the edges show wear. Barkley's handkerchief is monogrammed in one corner, "AWB" in light and dark blue. Two statements, notarized in 1986 by Alben W. Barkley II and others, certify that these items came from Barkley's estate.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $276 |
