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Lot #79005:

GREEN CARPET FIBER FROM THE TITANIC

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Green Carpet Fiber from the Titanic with Certificate of Authenticity. An example cut from the same carpet as was laid in the Titanic. At the time the carpet was laid, there was excess. The excess samples were cut and given to crew members. This piece of carpet was given to Frederick Dent Ray, a First Class Dining Saloon Steward. Ray took the sample home to show his wife the nice carpets on the ship. Ray survived the sinking, escaping in lifeboat number 13.

Wooden base with picture of carpet pattern, 5.75" x 6.25"
Clear case housing the green carpet fiber, 2" x 2"
Certificate of Authenticity dated November 22, 2001, signed by Edward S. Kamuda, President of The Titanic Historical Society, in a green folder with burnt orange designs, 8.5" x 11"

Condition: Moderate wear to base, thread and certificate in very good condition