Summer Curated and Groll Estate Auction
Lot 217:
Judge Edwin Louis Garvin’s ephemera from the inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. An envelope marked "Congress of the United States No. 1712 Inaugural Platform A". Written in pen on front of envelope "Mrs. William H. Good" (she delivered the package to Judge Gavin at his hotel). On verso the presidential seal. A small envelope from the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC. On front in pen "Judge Edwin L Garvin Room 707. From Mrs. Good". On verso time stamped "Jan 19 11:00 PM". Rip to the envelope. Inside a smaller envelope matching the large envelope from Congress. Inside that smaller envelope a ticket to the Inauguration Ceremonies stamped by the Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate Chesley W. Jurney. An invitation with the portraits of President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner. An Inauguration Ceremonies Program with red, white and blue ribbon. From the Estate of Judge Edwin L. Garvin.
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