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120. Edith Haisman.
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122. Eleanor Johnson Shuman. One of the
Three items: a White Star Line Ltd champagne label, made to commemorate Haisman’s 100th birthday, signed in black ink; a 100th birthday commemorative postcard, postmarked October 25, 1996, signed in blue ink; and a commemorative cover, with a color cachet of Haisman honoring her 100th birthday, signed in black ink. Also included is a color image of the Titanic signed in black ink by survivor Millvina Dean in honor of Haisman’s birthday. All four are matted and framed together with a small plaque to an overall size of 12.25 x 25. Light brushing to champagne signature and cover signature fairly light, but still legible, otherwise fine condition.
last remaining survivors of the sinking of the Titanic (1910–1988). Sheet music to the song ‘There’s Something Nice About Everyone ‘But’ There’s Everything Nice About You,’ 8.5 x 11.5, signed near the bottom in black ink, “Eleanor Johnson Schuman, Titanic Survivor.” Cloth matted and framed with an engraved plaque of Shuman’s account of the sinking to an overall size of 18.5 x 28. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases.
Estimate $300 - 400
Estimate $100 - 200
1 2 3 . E l i z a be t h Shutes. Survivor and
121. Edwina Troutt MacKenzie. ALS signed “Edwina,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, March 26, 1979. In part: “Do you ever get delayed in what you want to do. Well I do. Telephone calls, rain (unexpected out of state visitors) I am wanting to get to the Post Office. When this storm stops I’ll venture.” In very good condition, with a pencil notation to bottom border and a uniform block of mild toning over text and signature.
governess to first class passenger Margaret Graham. Uncommon ALS signed “Elizabeth W. Shutes,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, no date (but circa 1939). Letter to Mrs. Park. In part: “I enjoyed Daisy Ashford to the bitter end…I saw the King too, and I became so thrilled I found myself…bowing to the Queen. There being no one else there, Her Majesty could do no less than return my salutations. Then back to sanity…I heard a tenemant [sic] child explaining…’That’s the man that didn’t have no country for four years.’” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling.
Estimate $100 - 200
Estimate $200 - 300