William Taft As Pres. Personally Worn Derby Hat, Acquired By Collector At Taft's Historic 1909
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| Lot number | 0127 |
| Estimate | $1,200 - $1,500 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Auction | Rare Autographs Manuscripts Books Photographs |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | University Archives |
| Location | Wilton, Connecticut |
William Taft [El Paso, TX], [October 16, 1909] William Taft As Pres. Personally Worn Derby Hat, Acquired By Collector At Taft's Historic 1909 Meeting With Porfirio Diaz! Outstanding Provenance
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