PLAINS, Ga. — Christie’s is auctioning off historic objects to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Some of the items belonged to former president Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Amy Carter donated items from her parents’ private collection.
“It is a pleasure to share this glimpse into my parents’ world. I hope these objects paint a fuller picture of them – their lives of service, their devotion to each other and the joy and curiosity that kept them learning and engaged throughout their lives," Carter said in a statement.
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One of the items includes a 1978 handwritten letter from President Carter to Mrs. Carter. It’s a happy birthday message that read “It’s nice to be growing old together with you.” Christie’s expects the letter to fetch over $2,000.
The auction house will also have the upholstered armchairs from the Carter’s home. They are the same ones pictured below from when the Carters welcomed then-President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to Plains in 2021.
The other items from the Carter collection include:
- Peanut print scarves from Carter’s time in the Georgia governor’s mansion in 1973
- Photographs from Carter’s time at the U.S. Naval Academy
- Memorabilia from Carter’s presidential run
- Stetson hat made for the president
- Group of ties worn by Carter
- “Mountain Waterfall” artwork painted by Jimmy Carter
The auction will run online from Jan. 13 staring at 10 a.m. through Jan. 27 at 12 p.m.
You can click here to see the items on the auction block.
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