Seller Story
Josephine and Clark Hutchinson, Atlanta, GA
Strung between homes in Atlanta, Tuscaloosa and a beach house hideaway, Josephine and Clark Hutchinson knew it was time to downsize and sell off the contents of their Atlanta abode, and that would mean parting with the impressive number of framed signatures Josephine inherited from her father and uncle. Mutual history buffs, the brothers amassed an incredible variety of historical autographs and signatures as a joint hobby.
In signed letters, executive orders, autographs, manuscripts and other ephemera, the walls of the Hutchinson’s home hosted signatures from America’s founding fathers and other prominent American figures. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were prominently displayed in the two connecting hallways in their home, while other notable names like Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Luther King Jr. and Winston Churchill decorated the library.
Fans of sports autographs herself, the love of collecting signatures was something else Josephine inherited from her dad. Now happily settled at the beach with a consolidated collection, the Hutchinsons will continue to enjoy their own slices of sports history while collectors and enthusiasts make the most of her family’s storied collection.
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14K 0.38 CT Diamond Solitaire Necklace
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Hermès Early Issue "Skyros" Silk Twill Scarf 90
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William Shatner Signed "Star Trek" Print
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14K Pearl Drop Earrings
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Waterford "Prentiss" Crystal Candlesticks With Rectangular Waterford Clock
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P. Fioritto Floral Oil Painting, 2012
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Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Zip Pouch
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Czech Barolac Style Frosted Glass Vase with Cherub and Grapes Motif
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Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 1"
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Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and More Graded Baseball Cards, 1990s-2010s
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Farmside Amish Parcel-Ebonized and Elm Queen Bed Frame
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Grey Iron Casting Co. "Queen" Cast Iron Miniature Reproduction Toy Stove
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7'1 x 10'9 Hand-Knotted Persian Tabriz Area Rug
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Mahogany-Stained X-Back Armchair, Manner of Barbara Barry
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Chanel Faux Pearl Rope Length Necklace
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Don Hatfield Serigraph "The Sailboat," Late 20th Century
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Francine Wrap Shirt in Leather and Paolo Santini Leather Shirt with Siena Skirt
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N. Ming Stylized Oil Portrait, 21st Century
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Death NYC Pop Art Graphic Print of Mickey Mouse, 2022
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Fendi Zucca Logo Pattern Umbrella
Is there particular signature you’re fond of?
My husband is a retired minister and my dad gifted us most of the religious signatures. We have Gerald Ford because he was the only man ever to serve as President and Vice President and was never once elected by the people. His signature is a bit of quirky history.
Which items are you most excited to see sell on EBTH.com?
“We are most excited to see these signatures sell to someone who will love and treasure them as my dad, uncle and we did for many years. We would hope that they will be shared with others to perpetuate a love for our country and its history.”