250 Lyndon B. Johnson’s
White Tie
ESTIMATE: $200-$300 President Johnson’s personally-owned narrow white neck tie artistically monogrammed on the front with Johnson’s initials, “LBJ,” measuring 53˝ long. A small tag reading “Simones, Dallas,” is sewn inside the narrow end. Scattered staining throughout, otherwise fine condition. Includes a detailed letter of provenance on White House letterhead from the wife of Melvon O. Carter. In part: “This tie was given to my husband by President Lyndon B. Johnson. One day my husband was in his bedroom at the White House checking on the repair of one of his many TV sets when the President handed it to him asking if he would like to have it…The tie has the initials LBJ on the front in black…Since this tie was owned by President Johnson it should be appropriately preserved.”
251 Lyndon B. Johnson’s
Handkerchief
ESTIMATE: $200-$400 President Johnson’s personally-owned and -used simple offwhite linen handkerchief, folded to an overall size of 4.25 x 4.25, expertly embroidered in the corner in dark thread, “Lyndon B. Johnson.” Includes a letter of provenance on a White House card from White House maid Wilma Holness. In part: “The fine white linen handkerchief with the full name of Lyndon B. Johnson was owned and used by him.” Also accompanied by a photo of Wilma Holness with the handkerchief. Condition is excellent.
252 Lyndon B. Johnson’s
Metallic Eagle Wings
ESTIMATE: $100-$200 Unusual embroidered patch made of intricate metallic threads with beaded adornments, in the design of an eagle holding a crest in its talons with the president’s initials in the center, “LBJ.” The reverse bears a pin clasp to be worn as a badge. Some fading and light soiling to portions, otherwise fine condition.
154 | September 17, 2014 | Boston, Massachusetts | Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection