Stunning & Rare George Washington Framed Tapestry
Stunning vintage tapestry from the Bicentennial celebration for President George Washington. Large patriotic image of Washington surrounded by stars and stripes and federal shield. One of only two we of these amazing tapestries that we have seen in the last 43 years. Dramatic and amazing bold colors. The tapestry has been professionally framed with archival quality matting and glass and adorned with an attractive ornate gold colored frame. Original. Click here for more information on this beautiful...
Read MoreJFK Presidential Library Features Lori Ferber Collectibles
Boston, MA – The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Foundation has launched AnIdeaLivesOn.org, an online tribute to President John F. Kennedy that aims to create a multi-generational conversation about the many ways in which the legacy of our nation’s 35th president lives on today. Named for President Kennedy’s poignant observation that, “A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on,” the project invites the public to participate in the creation of an interactive documentary, putting a modern, human face on the enduring impact of John F. Kennedy. Stories from Congressman John Lewis, comedian Conan O’Brien, NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, actor Martin Sheen, and Lori & Steve Ferber from Lori Ferber Collectibles. “We are very pleased to have been selected to participate in this amazing film and historic project” said Steve Ferber co-owner of Lori Ferber Collectibles. “John F Kennedy has always been the most collected President and we hope that our small part in this amazing endeavor helps to spread the word about the joys of political and presidential...
Read MoreAuthenticating Presidential Autographs – A True Story
Authenticating the signatures of American Presidents is an arduous and time consuming task. You have to examine the paper stock, the ink, the flow of the ink, the age of the paper, the curls and peculiarities of the letters and characters and compare them to known examples. But sometimes it’s easier than you think. Like today. A very nice lady sent us a photograph of a Franklin D. Roosevelt signature on a commemorative cover (envelope) which she said “looked good”. Indeed the paper looked good, the signature was bold and clear. But we didn’t really have to look very hard to determine it was truly not an original signature of President Roosevelt. How did we know? Because the postmark on cover was 1966. President Roosevelt died in 1945. So as the veteran newscaster Paul Harvey would have said, “now you know the rest of the story”...
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