MATERIAL: Hand-Written/Painted
TYPE: Letter
NOTES: Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.
LANGUAGE
English
ITEM ID: 4220
Claire Ruth Handwritten Letter and Telegram
DATE
Year: 1934
Decade: 1930s
Century: 20th (1901-2000)
Handwritten letter mentions daughter Julia, confirms a dinner engagement, and is signed “Claire.” Mailer inscribed “G.H. Ruth” on the flap in Clair’s hand. Western Union telegram reads “Suggest visit tomorrow or Monday leave Washington for Boston. Love Claire.” Both were sent to Beatrice Wade, a family friend. Lot also includes Ruth thank you card, Gehrig thank you card, two 1934 Detroit Tigers ticket stubs, and two postcards to Miss Wade.
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