This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/6/2022
During the historic All-America tour to Japan, the Ruth, Gomez and Averill families went to dinner together at the Imperial Hotel on November 10, 1934. The Imperial Hotel, known as the "Jewel of the Orient," is Tokyo's most prestigious place to stay. The construction was famous for blending eastern and western architecture in creating a beautiful, modern yet vintage hotel. Gomez, known for collecting signatures, made sure to commemorate the evening by having everyone at dinner sign the dinner menu. June O'Dea Gomez, Lefty's wife, wrote a letter of provenance detailing the entire day, including dinner. This letter is included in the lot, as well as a writeup on the Imperial Hotel. A letter of authenticity from JSA accompanies this lot.