An Oversize Signed Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt as President, Conveying Christmas Greetings
With a signed photograph of his wife Edith as First Lady.
The only signed photograph of him mentioning Christmas that we have seen
Dr. Frank Fremont-Smith was a Boston physician who also practiced on Bar Harbor, Maine in the summer, had a notable cottage there, and helped found Mount Desert Island Hospital. His wife was a prominent socialite, whose comings and goings, and...
The only signed photograph of him mentioning Christmas that we have seen
Dr. Frank Fremont-Smith was a Boston physician who also practiced on Bar Harbor, Maine in the summer, had a notable cottage there, and helped found Mount Desert Island Hospital. His wife was a prominent socialite, whose comings and goings, and attendance at Bar Harbor functions and receptions, were followed by the society pages of such publications as the New York Times.
An 11 by 14 inch photograph by photographer George Prince, inscribed and signed, "To Mrs. Fremont Smith, with a Merry Xmas, from Theodore Roosevelt, December 20th, 1907." This is the only signed photograph of him mentioning Christmas that we have ever seen.
Accompanying this is a photograph of the First Lady, of about the same size. It is inscribed and signed, "For Mrs. Fremont Smith, Edith Kermit Roosevelt."
Frame, Display, Preserve
Each frame is custom constructed, using only proper museum archival materials. This includes:The finest frames, tailored to match the document you have chosen. These can period style, antiqued, gilded, wood, etc. Fabric mats, including silk and satin, as well as museum mat board with hand painted bevels. Attachment of the document to the matting to ensure its protection. This "hinging" is done according to archival standards. Protective "glass," or Tru Vue Optium Acrylic glazing, which is shatter resistant, 99% UV protective, and anti-reflective. You benefit from our decades of experience in designing and creating beautiful, compelling, and protective framed historical documents.
Learn more about our Framing Services
