Lizzie’s Houseplans?
Says the auction title: Lizzy Borden Mansion. Orig. Blueprints. One of a Kind. Only $3000! Not an auspicious start to a very expensive offering when they get the spelling of the main character’s name wrong! Lots of errors in the listing too. See if you can spot them. Up for auction is a piece of […]
Wagner’s Opinion
In an interview with Crime Historian E.J. Wagner on Laura James’ Clews blog, the author of <a href="Science of Sherlock Holmes responds to a question put to her about Lizzie Borden. In Science of Sherlock Holmes, you neatly highlight the forensic failings of the medical examiner in the Lizzie Borden case. I noticed you cited […]
And another
Bud- Neil Munro Owned & Initialed by Lizzie Borden 1st. A note on provenance from our client: “I recently purchased 6 books that had belonged to Lizzie Borden from a local woman who is personally known to me. She is the daughter of a man who was Ms. Borden’s chauffeur in her later years. As […]
Police version of eBay
I am reading this terrific book titled Restless sleep: Inside New York City’s Cold Case Squad, by Stacy Horn, and she mentioned that unclaimed property held by the NYC police department is sold online at Property Room Police Auctions. Thought you might like to check it out.
Oak Grove Movie
I shot this in 1997 and made the film in 2003. Thought you might enjoy it.
Lizzie Borden in Love
A new book is due out this September by the poet Julianna Baggott. Its title is Lizzie Borden in Love: Poems in Women’s Voices. It is published by Southern Illinois University Press. Says the Fall and Winter 2006 catalogue: Lizzie Borden in Love, a collection of poems by national bestselling author Julianna Baggott, offers poignant […]
Not Lizzie Borden
It all started with a stolen sign. On March 17th, 2006, a seller on eBay, one leejeansct (powerseller) put up for sale one Lizzie Borden B&B metal street sign. From their auction ad: Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum Mass Metal Sign. There really is a bed & Breakfast with Museum, located in Fall River, […]
Same seller, more books
The same seller of the other two supposed Lizzie owned books is selling a third one, this one likewise signed by Lizzie, they say. I like this one a little better as it has the Maplecroft seal on the signed page. Starting bid, $10.99.
Love this video!
You gotta see this video, but be careful, the song will stay with you for a long time! The Dolomites sing “Lizzie Borden.”
Plot thickens
The story gets better on the Lizzie signed book mentioned below and in this sale on eBay. Someone wrote the seller and they posted the reply in the auction ad. Q: can you provide me a signed letter from you stating that this is from her estate please so I can bid on the book? […]
What’s that I see in the window?
Hmm. In the reflection of Maplecroft in the window of Mr. Dube’s limo on sale on eBay I see something odd. Do you see it? Are those blue flowerboxes? Goodness me.
Curse of LB update
Found this article on filmthreat.com that mentions the location for the shooting of The Curse of Lizzie Borden. Apparently, many B movies are filmed in the house. Originally built in 1921 by a by a well known architect hailing from New Orleans he styled the home in a classic French gothic design. While some of […]
eBay Buffet
A few eBay offerings for your consideration and debate: 1. V.V.s Eyes- Owned & Initialed by Lizzie Borden, 1913. This is the same seller who has another supposed Lizzie-owned book for sale on eBay. The appearance of this one makes me wonder about the provenance of the other. The initials on this one are very […]
Owner of Maplecroft selling his limo
Saw this today on eBay and recognized it immediately as Mr. Dube’s limo, usually parked outside of Maplecroft so it gets into everyone’s photos of Lizzie’s former house. Dube is selling it now for only $4995. Here is the link: 1986 Other Makes : London Sterling Limousine. 1986 White London Sterling Limousine with Gray Interior. […]
“Lizzie Borden is demented”
Did you know that after the murders the police thought that Lizzie was demented? You can read all about it on The Daily Perpective.com today. They have an amazing offering for Lizzie Borden historians and armchair detectives. Check it out! 10 free newspaper downloads from various stages of Lizzie’s life. Thanks to Laura James for […]
Another honor for Lizzie Borden
“Intrepid Reporter” informs us that we finally have photographic evidence that Lizzie Borden has made it into the Wax Museum of Serial Killers. Not that there was an election or anything. And since she was not a serial killer, it sort of makes us wonder if the blogger who posted the info had the name […]
Lizzie article of interest
Posted today on AmericanHeritage.com Did Lizzie Borden Take an Ax . . . ? Published today for the anniversary of Lizzie’s acquittal. They have a couple of facts wrong: Abby was 64 (not 65), Abby was struck 19 times (not 20), and Porter’s book was published in 1893. Overall, a pretty good job! For those […]
eBay Olay!
Some eBay sales for your consideration: 1. 1954, 1938 Hurricane Picture Books Fall River, MA. There are two 1938 hurricane books and one of Hurricane Carol 1954. All are in very good condition except for some wear along the binding. Nice find at a starting bid of only $9.99. But note that shipping info contradicts […]