Ronald Wade Collection

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Teddy Roosevelt  1907 art from Schwab and Wolf of New York bought from Frederick Fisher, who was previous owner from Rhinelander, Wisconsin who wrote:  It features two bears as hunters carrying a lynx on a pole, headed for Washington, D.C.   The lynx is apparently a reference to Canada's unsuccessful position before the United States and British Joint High Commission formed to settle the Canada-Alaska border issue in 1903, an issue that evolved from the discovery of gold in the Klondike.  The United States and Canada had disputed several grievances of some significance but not sufficient for war.  Near the end of President McKinley's first term the Joint High Commission was formed, but as it was unable to address the issues one at a time, each on its own merits, the Commission did not agree on any of the points and disbanded. Roosevelt became President after the assassination of McKinley and suggested to the state department that the commission be formed again, but he took things a step farther in the Roosevelt way and virtually assured U. S. success in the border dispute.   Roosevelt is saying "I Did It" (see hat on Teddy bear) as they carry the Canada lynx home for bragging rights.  It measures 23.5 by 22.5 inches.  It is made of linen, with art on one side with  colors still vivid.  The item is in overall excellent condition.  This treasure has been in my family (Frederick Fisher) for one hundred years, having been acquired by my grandfather in the copyright year shown on cavas of  1907 and passing to my aunt and then to me.