Lot 465
[Eisenhower, Dwight & Mamie] 1956 Christmas Gift Print. Portfolio of twin black and white, 8 x 6 in. photographs presented to the White House staff in 1956. According to Mary Seeley, in her book Season's Greetings at the White House, Ike's photo was by Willard Volz of Reni Photos at CBS at the beginning of the campaign for his second term in office, and Mamie's photo was of the Thomas E. Stephens painting of her in her pink 1953 inaugural gown. The overlay matte has facsimile greetings and signatures. The photos are in an 11¼ x 13½ in. cream-colored portfolio with an embossed Presidential Seal and printed "Season's Greetings 1956" on the cover. Excellent condition.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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