George M. Pullman Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE M. PULLMAN
Born: March 03, 1831 in Brocton, New York
Died: October 19, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois
Biography
George M. Pullman (1831-1897), and a friend designed the Pullman Railroad Car with a folding upper berth (1864) and extensible seat cushions to make a lower berth. The Pullman Palace Car Co. was organized in 1867. Besides the sleeping car bearing his name, Pullman also devised dining cars (1868), chair cars (1875) and vestibule cars (1887).
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GEORGE M. PULLMAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 279099Letter handwritten and signed by George M. Pullman, addressed to Mr. Gunther, requesting to "send me by messenger some of your best candies or candied fruits" for a dinner party. Dated "Friday" and matted with a black-and-brown photo.Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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GEORGE M. PULLMAN - BOND SIGNED 07/15/1876 - HFSID 252332Bond displaying a $500,000 value with a 7% interest, signed by Geo. M. Pullman as President on July 15, 1876. Interest coupon is attached, and the document outlines payment terms from the Pullman Southern Car Company.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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GEORGE M. PULLMAN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 01/15/1870 - HFSID 47260Stock certificate signed by George M. Pullman as President on January 15, 1870, certifying J. S. Southerland's entitlement to twelve shares in Pullman's Palace Car Company. Also signed by the company's Secretary, with additional historical context provided.
Price: $700.00
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GEORGE M. PULLMAN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 09/01/1869 - HFSID 32198Stock certificate signed by George M. Pullman as President of Pullman's Palace Car Company, dated September 1, 1869. It states that Charles S. Partlett is entitled to forty shares, with Pullman's signature reading "Geo. M. Pullman."
Price: $600.00
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GEORGE M. PULLMAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/05/1888 - HFSID 73797Typed letter signed by George M. Pullman as President of Pullman's Palace Car Company, dated October 5, 1888, discussing his emigrant sleeper business and an unbuilt vestibule car. Addressed to C. S. Mellen of Union Pacific Railroad Co.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
