$640
A shadowbox containing three fishing lures made for and gifted to Elvis Presley. The lures float on red felt in the display with two plaques, one engraved “The Elvis Years” and the other engraved “Designed & Dressed/ by/ Claire D. Ignacio/ Upacut, MA/ A Loyal & Devoted Fan.” Each lure is described by Ignacio and related to Presley in typed labels affixed to the back of the display. Presley later gifted the lures to Tommy Henley, wife of Presley's nurse, Letetia Henley Kirk. Tommy worked on Presley’s tour security and at Graceland as part of the maintenance crew. 6 3/4 by 8 3/4 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Letitia Henley Kirk Categories: Elvis Presley
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-05-15
