1908 Rare Theodore Roosevelt & King Emmanuel of Italy Silk Purse

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EP2060
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$175.00
Original silk purse created for the Italian Commerce event in New York City in 1908 at the Waldorf Astoria. Written in Italian on inside of silk purse. Outside has very attractive portraits of President Theodore Roosevelt and King of Italy Victor Emmanuel III. This is only the second of these rare items we have ever seen. Ornate design with pockets inside on either side. If you are searching for a truly rare piece relating to Teddy Roosevelt or Italian American history in the United States, this is it.
Historical Notes
King Victor Emmanuel III was the King of Italy from July 29, 1900 to May 9, 1946.
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Price$175.00
Conditionused
Product ConditionVery good, clean condition, separation of threads at the spine, which appears to be common since the only other example of this rare purse exhibited the same pulilng of threads
Size6" x 9"