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175. Gillette, William. Collection of (30+) vintage photographs and signed correspondence. (ca. 1900s) Collection of (30+) Gillette materials including (5) photographs and (25+) personal and business related correspondence, handwritten, typed or copied to a variety of stationery from businesses and hotels and all signed “William Gillette” or “W.G.”. Including letters to his doctor discussing new medical innovations and treatments, to Mr. Geo. L. Beam thanking him for some photographs, to Mr. Wright discussing the capacity of a refrigerator, addressing lecture and event invitations and much more. Subjects range from very serious, i.e. discussing therapies with his doctor to the lighthearted and mundane as when Gillette responds to a dinner invitation, “…as for supper – if you have some cold meat and bread and butter there – or prefer to go some place to get it, all right (no funny food for me).” All items exhibit age and some handling. In vintage very good condition. Estimated value: $4,000 - $6,000