A Word from the President Franklin Pierce Authentic Handwritten Word Trading Card

This is a specialized 'cut signature' style trading card from the 'A Word from the President' series, featuring Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States. The card is housed in a professional-grade clear acrylic magnetic holder (one-touch) for preservation. The card's aesthetic is characterized by a dark navy blue border with gold foil accents and ornate Victorian-style filigree in the corners. Centered is a portrait of Pierce set against a stylized American flag backdrop. Below the portrait, his name is printed in a gold script. The most significant feature is an inlaid window at the bottom revealing a small, rectangular piece of historic vellum or paper featuring a single, authentic handwritten word ('to') penned by Pierce himself. The ink on the artifact appears as a faded brown/sepia, consistent with 19th-century iron gall ink. The paper artifact shows a natural aged patina and minor foxing, which verifies its age. The card itself appears to be in museum-quality condition with sharp corners and no visible surface abrasions on the high-gloss finish. These cards are modern archaeological collectibles produced by high-end hobby manufacturers like Historic Autographs or upper-deck variants, bridging the gap between historical ephemera and modern sports-style collecting.