Harry S. Truman Memorabilia
Thirty Third President 1945-1952
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Truman Memorabilia
1HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare piece of presidential memorabilia from the Truman White House. Major White House restoration was done during the Truman presidency. This is one of the items that was made from debris recovered from the White House. The Gavels were frequently given as VIP gifts by President Truman. There is a plaque set in the handle that states "Original White House Material Removed In 1950". There is a Presidential Seal in the middle of the plaque. It is in excellent condition.
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2HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare piece of presidential memorabilia from the Truman White House. Major White House restoration was done during the Truman presidency. This is one of the items that was made from debris recovered from the White House. It is a block of wood that used as a desk paperweight. Items like this were frequently given as VIP gifts by President Truman. There is a plaque set in the block that states "Original White House Material Removed In 1950". There is a Presidential Seal in the middle of the plaque. It is in excellent condition.
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21XM) 1951 COLORED TRUMAN CHRISTMAS CARD. Here is absolutely the rarest of the large Presidential Christmas Cards. This 1951 Card depicts the Blair House, which was the temporary home of President and Mrs. Truman during the White House restoration. Beneath the picture is the verbiage "Blair House---Temporary house of the President during the reconstruction of the White House 1948-1954 as well as "Christmas Greetings from the President and Mrs. Truman 1951." There is a raised Gold Presidential Seal in the left corner. The Army Signal Corps shot the photo and the Government Printing Office printed it. President Truman was known as a very thrifty soul, and the black and white Christmas Cards cost $90.00 for one thousand. It is not known how many of the black and white cards were given out. The color card cost $2.00 and very few were printed in 1951. My research tell me that less than ten were made. This is the only colored 1951 Christmas Card that I have ever seen or owned in fifty years of collecting Presidential Christmas Cards. The card was previously framed and was removed, as the frame had seen better days. It would re-frame beautifully. It is in excellent shape for a card that is over 50 years old. There is a slight crease that runs through the word Christmas, and there are small marks in the gold Presidential Seal. The card came from the Estate of President Truman's friend and personal chauffeur Wayman Mc Garrah. Mr. Mc Garrah also served as chauffeur for President Eisenhower.
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22XM) Here is absolutely one of the rarest of the large Presidential Christmas Cards. This 1952 Card depicts the Truman Balcony of the White House. The verbiage "White House---View From The East Garden" is printed beneath the card as well as "Christmas Greetings from the President and Mrs. Truman 1952." There is a raised Gold Presidential Seal in the left corner. The Army Signal Corps shot the photo and the Government Printing Office printed it. President Truman was known as a very thrifty soul, and the black and white Christmas Cards cost fifty cents each. The color card cost $2.00, and so only a very very few were ever made. This is only the second color 1952 Truman Christmas Card that I have ever had in fifty years of collecting Presidential Christmas Cards. The card was previously framed and was removed, as the frame had seen better days. It had been slightly trimmed for framing. It measures approximately 9" X 12". It is in quite good shape for a card that is over 50 years old. The card came from the Estate of President Truman's friend and personal chauffeur Wayman Mc Garrah. Mr. Mc Garrah also served as chauffeur for President Eisenhower.
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Truman Presidential Christmas Card from 1950
Here is one of the most scarce of the large Presidential Christmas Cards. It is
the 1950 Truman Christmas Card This card is beautifully calligraphied on heavy
stock. The signatures of the President and First Lady are printed. It measures
approximately 9 X 12", and is in pristine condition. This is a must have and
seldom seen item for the collector of Presidential Christmas Cards. It is in
pristine condition.
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6HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare 1947 Presidential Christmas Gift given by President Truman. It is a maroon leatherette wallet bearing a gold stamped Presidential Seal and the verbiage "Merry Christmas From The President And Mrs. Truman 1947." The binding is slightly loose on one end, but intact. Some wear shows around the edges. The gold stamping is in quite good shape. There are three compartments inside to hold ID cards. 760 of these cards were made by the Brown and Bigelow Company in St. Paul, Minnesota. The wallets cost eight cents each. President Truman felt that this was an adequate Christmas Gift for Staff and personal friends, although he later relented slightly and ordered 100 Christmas Cards from Brewood Engravers. It is not known how many of the cards were given out. This item is seldom if ever seen, and is a must have for the collector of Presidential Christmas Cards and Gifts.
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9HT) Here is a Ritepoint Lighter from the Truman presidency. It comes in a cloth cover and is in the original metal box with full operating instructions, and warranty. Pretty remarkable for a 65 year old lighter. It is in pristine condition, and belonged to Harry H. Vaughn. He was a long time personal friend of the president, an associate during World War 1, and was the Military Aide to Truman from 1945 thru 1953. The lighter has a clear fuel compartment. In that compartment is a two sided plaque which reads "Harry H. Vaughn Military Aide to the President Washington, D.C."
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13HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare item made from debris from the White House
renovation done during the Truman presidency. I have seen quite a few wooden
items during the last 50 years, but very few items made from marble or granite.
This is the first of this specific item I have ever seen. It is a paperweight
featuring a bronze door knob on the top. It measures approximately 4 & 1/4" wide
X 4 & 1/4" deep X 3 & 1/2 tall. It is made of black marble. On the base is a
plaque that states the item is made from original White House material removed
in 1950. It is in excellent condition. This would be a wonderful item for the
collector of rare presidential memorabilia.
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14HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare item made from debris from the White House
renovation done during the Truman presidency. I have seen quite a few wooden
items during the last 50 years, but very few items made from marble or granite.
This is the first of this specific item I have ever seen. It is a pen stand
measuring approximately 7 & 1/2" long X 5" wide X 3/4" tall. It is made of black
and white marble and has a brass or bronze pen holder on the top. On the base is
a plaque that states the item is made from original White House material removed
in 1950. It is in excellent condition. The white areas that show on the black
portions of the piece are natural anomalies. This would be a wonderful item for
the collector of rare presidential memorabilia.
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15HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare item made from debris from the White House
renovation done during the Truman presidency. I have seen quite a few wooden
items during the last 50 years, but very few items made from marble or granite.
This is the first of this specific item I have ever seen. It is a Business Card
Holder made of white marble. It is made of white marble. It measures
approximately 4 & 1/2" wide X 2 & 3/4" deep X 2" tall. On the base is a plaque
that states the item is made from original White House material removed in 1950.
It is in excellent condition. This would be a wonderful item for the collector
of rare presidential memorabilia.
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16HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare item made from debris from the White House
renovation done during the Truman presidency. I have seen quite a few wooden
items during the last 50 years, but very few items made from marble or granite.
This is the first of this specific item I have ever seen. It is a paperweight
measuring approximately 2 & 3/4" wide X 2 & 1/4" deep X 1 & 3/4" high. It is
made of black marble. On the front is a plaque that states the item is made from
original White House material removed in 1950. It is in excellent condition.
This would be a wonderful item for the collector of rare presidential
memorabilia.
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17HT) Here is an extraordinarily rare item made from debris from the White House
renovation done during the Truman presidency. I have seen quite a few wooden
items during the last 50 years, but very few items made from marble or granite.
This is the first of this specific item I have ever seen. It is a paperweight
measuring approximately 2 & 1/4" square. It is made of black and white marble.
On the front is a plaque that states the item is made from original White House
material removed in 1950. It is in excellent condition. The white areas that
show on the black portions of the piece are natural anomalies. This would be a
wonderful item for the collector of rare presidential memorabilia.
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