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(SUFFRAGETTES.) ANTHONY, SUSAN B. Photograph Signed and Inscribed,
“1820—Feb. 15—1904,” bust portrait by Farquharson & Withall, showing her in profile.
Inscribed on the mount, lower margin. 5
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x4 inches (image), 9
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4
x7
1
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4
inches overall; faint
marginal discoloration from prior matting. Washington, 17 February 1904
[1,000/2,000]
The annual Woman Suffrage Convention had been held in 1904 on Anthony’s birthday,
February 15, in her honor. As in the present case, Anthony often inscribed items with both her
birthdate and the date of signing.
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(SUFFRAGETTES.) HOWE, JULIA WARD. Three Autograph Letters Signed,
each accepting invitations or expressing thanks. The first, to Miss Ticknor, accepting an
invitation to the Author’s Club on May 4. The second, to Mrs. Winthrop, agreeing to
come on January 16, and listing lectures that “I am giving this season.” The third, to Mrs.
Stockton, thanking her for a biography of Professor Shields. Together 6
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2
pages, small 8vo,
each written on a singled folded sheet. Two with the original envelope. (AKF)
[Boston], 30 April no year; 15 December 1899; 30 October 1905
[250/350]
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(SUPREME COURT.) JAY, JOHN. Clipped portion of a Letter Signed, to his
daughter Maria, including holograph closing: “I am my dear Maria / your very aff ’te
father.” 1x4
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2
inches; matted with a portrait and framed.
NOT EXAMINED OUT OF FRAME
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