A few weeks ago I attended an auction and bought a very unusual wooden chair with some strange initials carved into the back.

On the front are hundreds of autographs from early actors, silent greats and luminaries of the early talkies including Charlie Chaplin, Mary Miles Minter, Mary Astor and more.

It is believed the chair was made for Mary Pickford and has her initials carved into the back along with M.A.A. Have you ever seen these initials during your research work related to Hollywood?

I'm wondering if this was a parting gift to Mary Pickford after working at a studio, or on a project. The chair is really wonderful – made in a sort of Craftsman style. It would seat a child and has the signatures all over the front, seat, legs, etc.

Thanks,

Michael