2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
Blank invitation, "The President of the United States and Mrs. Washington, request the Pleasure of_________Company to Dine, on____next, at__o'Clock. _____179. An answer is requested." The invitee's name, the day and time of the dinner are not filled in, 4-5/8" x 2-3/4," fine. Other examples of this rare 18th Century relic are listed in "Washington relics in the United States National Museum." (No. 2092 - From the Proceedings of the United States National Museum, Vol. 49), Listed as gift of John Noah, #96955. Also in "History of Independence Hall," 1859 on page 384.
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