Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 15
Vintage "Mammy Memo" Note Pad Holder,
Estimate: $200 - $600
Starting Bid
$25
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Vintage "Mammy Memo" Note Pad Holder, a piece of Black Americana dating from the 1940s to 1950s. It features a figural design of the "Mammy" character, often associated with the Aunt Jemima brand in collector circles.
Auction Description Details
- Item Type: Wall-hanging memo/note pad holder with an integrated pencil holder.
- Material: Most versions of this specific "No. 123" model are made of molded hard plastic, though some similar designs were produced in cast iron.
- Design Features:
- Attire: The figure is dressed in a red dress with a yellow/gold headscarf (hand-painted) and neckerchief.
- Utility: The center holds a standard paper memo pad. The right hand (viewer's left) typically holds a pencil or small broom-style accessory.
- Dimensions: 10X6X1
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