AN AMERICAN SILVER PRESENTATION CIGARETTE BOX

MARK OF GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, 20TH CENTURY

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AN AMERICAN SILVER PRESENTATION CIGARETTE BOX
Mark of Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, 20th century
Rectangular, with engine turning, lined with mahogany, engraved with inscription From the Turkey Cabinet and with names of the givers, engraved on the inside of cover To Franklin D. Roosevelt Governor
7½in. (19cm.) long

來源

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Governor of New York (1928-1932)

拍品專文

While Governor of New York from 1928-1932, it was Roosevelt's tradition to invite the minority leaders and other Democratic Legislators who exhibited curiosity and ambition to hold debates at the Executive Mansion on Mondays. As cold turkey was regular fare, this weekly session became known as the Turkey Cabinet. Later, as the gatherings grew and the turkey season came to an end, it achieved the more dignified title The Governor's School for Legislators.