This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2022
William Taft photo signed in 1927 as U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice, framed in wood taken from the White House in 1931. Taft inscribes the photo to Jefferson Myers, Commissioner of the U.S. Shipping Board from 1926-1936, whose typed note on back of frame reads, ''The wood in this frame was removed from the White House, 1931, at Washington, D.C., after being in use One Hundred and Thirty years.'' Photo is signed, ''For Hon. Jefferson Meyers of the United States Shipping Board with my best wishes / Wm H Taft / Washington April 14th 1927.'' Matte photo measures approximately 7.5'' x 10.5'', framed to 9.5'' x 12.5''. Not examined out of frame, but appears in very good plus condition with bold handwriting. Some nicks to frame.