Antiques Roadshow

Washington, DC, Hour 1

Passport Season 15 Episode 16 | 53m

In Washington, D.C., highlights include: a 1958 signed letter by Martin Luther King, Jr.; a circa 1965 Andy Warhol lithograph; and a unique, hand-wrought Gorham silver tea set from the turn of the 20th century, valued at $90,000.

Aired: 05/22/11

Expires: 03/13/23

Rating: TV-G

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