STUNNING Vintage 7x9 sepia photograph signed and inscribed in black fountain pen by Helen Hayes. Stains at the top and some minor edgewear, otherwise, in very good condition. (1900-1993) Helen Hayes was an American actress whose career spanned 80 years. She eventually received the nickname "First Lady of American Theatre" and was the second person and first woman to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (an EGOT). She was also the first person to win the Triple Crown of Acting; to date, the only other person to have accomplished both is Rita Moreno. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986. In 1988, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.