#9274 • Autographs of United States Suffragettes Mary A. Livermore and Victoria C. Woodhull

Part of Home & Decor | October 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $50.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Oct 22, 2026 8:59 PM EDT

Pair of autographs of United States suffragettes including ; 1.) Autograph of Mary Ashton Livermore (1820-1905) American Civil War nurse, journalist, author, poet, abolitionist, and advocate of women's rights.. Pencil autograph on card signed "Mary A. Livermore, Oct. 13, 1872. Card measures 2.0" x 3.25" and exhibits some toning, evidence of previous mounting on reverse of card and displays a strong signature. 2.) Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), Stockbroker, author, American women's suffrage movement leader and Presidential candidate in 1872. Autograph on card "Victoria C. Woodhull, New York City, 1876". Card measures 1.75" x 3.75" and exhibits some toning, evidence of previous mounting on reverse of card, some slight glue spotting of obverse, some ink bleeding and displays a strong signature. Provenance: Gibbs family collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Members of the Gibbs family, most notably Alvin J Gibbs and James W. Gibbs were discerning and dedicated collectors of autographs, books, and other antiques. The Gibbs family founded the Gibbs Manufacturing Company of Canton, Ohio in 1829 that evolved over the years from farming implement manufacture to notions and toys.