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Lot #106
John F. Kennedy Limousine Leather Swatch

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Description

Light blue swatch of light blue bloodstained seat leather from the limousine Kennedy was riding in at the time of his assassination, 2.75 x 1.25, affixed to a notarized letter of provenance signed by F. Vaughn Ferguson, a technical service representative at the White House whose primary responsibility was the care of the presidential limousine. In full: "The attached piece of leather was cut from the rear seat of the presidential limousine where President John F. Kennedy rose when assassinated in Dallas, Texas, November 22, 1963. Salvaged by the undersigned, F. V. Ferguson, government liaison officer in charge of presidential automobiles." In fine condition.

From the collection of Ronald E.F. Hoskins.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #595 - Ended November 11, 2020