William H. Taft & Pierce Butler Dual Signed Supreme Court Photo
Uncommon 9.25x11.25 sepia-toned photograph of William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and Pierce Butler as Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The photo has been signed and inscribed to Pierce's brother, John Butler, by both:
With warm wishes of good will for John Butler and gratitude for the good fortune of the country and myself that Pierce is on the Court. / Wm H Taft / Dec. 31st 1925
To my brother John / Pierce Butler / Dec. 31. 1925
With Harris & Ewing copyright credit at the bottom left edge of the image.
Pencil notation running vertically along right margin indicates that the photograph was taken at the White House on December 29, 1922.
Professionally mounted to a 4-ply board. Light toning, creasing and soiling; else, this boldly signed photograph is in fine condition.
Uncommon 9.25x11.25 sepia-toned photograph of William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and Pierce Butler as Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The photo has been signed and inscribed to Pierce's brother, John Butler, by both:
With warm wishes of good will for John Butler and gratitude for the good fortune of the country and myself that Pierce is on the Court. / Wm H Taft / Dec. 31st 1925
To my brother John / Pierce Butler / Dec. 31. 1925
With Harris & Ewing copyright credit at the bottom left edge of the image.
Pencil notation running vertically along right margin indicates that the photograph was taken at the White House on December 29, 1922.
Professionally mounted to a 4-ply board. Light toning, creasing and soiling; else, this boldly signed photograph is in fine condition.
Uncommon 9.25x11.25 sepia-toned photograph of William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and Pierce Butler as Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The photo has been signed and inscribed to Pierce's brother, John Butler, by both:
With warm wishes of good will for John Butler and gratitude for the good fortune of the country and myself that Pierce is on the Court. / Wm H Taft / Dec. 31st 1925
To my brother John / Pierce Butler / Dec. 31. 1925
With Harris & Ewing copyright credit at the bottom left edge of the image.
Pencil notation running vertically along right margin indicates that the photograph was taken at the White House on December 29, 1922.
Professionally mounted to a 4-ply board. Light toning, creasing and soiling; else, this boldly signed photograph is in fine condition.