Lucy Larcom Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LUCY LARCOM
Born: March 05, 1824 in Beverly, Massachusetts
Died: April 17, 1893 in Boston, Massachusetts
Biography
Because the death of her father left the family in dire straits, Lucy Larcom (1824-1893) worked in the cotton mills of Lowell, Massachusetts from ages 11 to 21. While working long hours in the mill, Larcom wrote poems about her experiences. She gained a national reputation, with poems published in the leading American magazines. She also edited one journal, Our Young Folks (1866-1873). Her autobiographical A New England Girlhood (1883) remains in print.
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LUCY LARCOM - AUTOGRAPH 08/1878 - HFSID 324150Signature from Lucy Larcom dated 1878, written in blue ink while in Beverly, Massachusetts. Signature reads "Lucy Larcom/Beverly, Mass./August. 1878." Larcom is known for her poems about working-class experiences and her autobiography, A New England Girlhood.Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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LUCY LARCOM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 341910Handwritten letter signed by Lucy Larcom expresses her satisfaction with a received check and conveys well wishes for the recipient and their family during difficult weather. The letter is signed in blue ink and includes personal remarks regarding comfort.
Price: $440.00
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LUCY LARCOM - AUTOGRAPH POEM SIGNED - HFSID 79400Poem signed: "Lucy Larcom", a handwritten 6-verse poem titled "Witch Hazel Nook" on two pages. Larcom, known for her work in the Lowell cotton mills and her literary contributions, gained national recognition in American magazines.
Sale Price $525.00
$625.00
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LUCY LARCOM - AUTOGRAPH POEM SIGNED 06/1883 - HFSID 177496Autograph poem signed: "Except for the earth she/is nourished by,/Could the soul of the lily/have climbed to the sky?/Lucy Larcom/Beverly, Mass./June, 1883" by Lucy Larcom, reflecting her experiences in the Lowell cotton mills.
Price: $480.00
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LUCY LARCOM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 222135Autograph sentiment signed: "Truly yours,/Lucy Larcom", clipped and affixed to a slightly larger sheet. Lucy Larcom (1824-1893) was a poet and editor, gaining national recognition for her work, including A New England Girlhood and contributions to Our Young Folks.
Price: $260.00
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LUCY LARCOM - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 4/1883 - HFSID 222133Card signed by Lucy Larcom, dated "Lucy Larcom/Boston/April, 1883", depicting a lighthouse. Larcom, a poet and editor, worked in Lowell's cotton mills and authored A New England Girlhood. Additional notes and light adhesive residue present on verso.
Price: $280.00
