$296
Cole Porter Signed Typewritten Note, a typed note on The Ritz-Carlton, Boston stationary, dated October 11, 1940, to Elaine Shepard, "Dear Elaine: Many thanks for your wire on the opening of Panama Hattie. It was very thoughtful of you. Kindest regards, Cole Porter," the signature in black ink, in a frame. Note: Cole Porter was residing at The Ritz-Carlton while his musical Panama Hattie , starring Ethel Merman, and including Elaine Shepard in the cast, was in tryout in Boston at the Schubert Theatre, opening October 8, 1940, before going on to New York and opening on Broadway October 30, 1940. Provenance: The estate of Elaine Shepard, actress, journalist, and writer.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-05-16
