FDR 1935 BIRTHDAY BALL WINDOW PLACARD DESIGNED BY HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY.
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Winning Bid:
$670.45 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
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Item Description
12.25x21.75" likely used in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Art includes the “Christy Girl” a feature of most posters Christy created. Text at top reads “Our President’s Birthday.” Text below “The Birthday Ball For The President/Wednesday, January 30th, 1935.” Additional hand inscription along bottom edge. .5x4.5" right margin moisture mark. .5x1" repair area (on reverse) below word “President”. Artist printed inscription at lower left reads “To The President/Howard Chandler Christy/1935.” The Christy Girl’s dress is quite revealing for the era. Near Fine. Rare. See related items in button section.
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