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Day one of Fleischer's 2026 Spring premier auction includes early American artifacts, documents, signatures, ephemera, and weaponry. Rare material relating to African American history is featured, as well as fine examples of antique photography.
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Lot 304

[WOMEN'S HISTORY] Signatures of Clara Barton, Libbie Custer, & Adeline Robinson

Estimate: $250 - $500
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$100

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Autograph book leaf with six (6) clipped signatures. Notably, the sheet includes the signatures of Clarissa "Clara" Barton (1821-1912),  Elizabeth "Libbie" B. Custer (1842-1933), and Adeline King Robinson (1865-1943).

 

Clara Barton (1821-1912) was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She notably served as a hospital nurse during the Civil War and became an advocate for women's rights as well as nursing reform. 

 

Libbie Custer (1842-1933) was the wife of George Armstrong Custer. She followed him on campaign during the Civil War and in his subsequent Western postings. She became an advocate for his legacy through lecture tours and the publication of several books. 

 

Adeline King Robinson (1865-1943) was an American female tennis player who competed from 1883 to 1890, winning 8 singles titles. 

 

An excellent selection of signatures of important women of the late 19th century. 

 

[Manuscripts, Documents, Letters, Ephemera, Signatures, Autographs] [Women, Women’s History, Suffragettes, Women’s Movement, Suffrage] [Late Indian Wars, Great Sioux War, George Armstrong Custer, Battle of Little Bighorn, Lakota, Lakota Sioux, Arapaho, Northern Cheyenne, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse] [Sports, Sport History, Tennis, Wimbledon] 

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