Estate Sale Goddess: Claude A Barnett & Etta Moten Barnett MOVIE STAR Estate 9/18-9/19 from 9-3p

ESTATE SALE GODDESS HOSTS:  

ONSITE IN HOME, ESTATE SALE BEGINS 9/18-9/19 from 9-3p 

*ADDRESS HERE 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SALE*

"AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY"

The Family:

Claude A. Barnett

FOUNDER of The Associated Negro Press

Etta Moten Barnett

Hollywood Film Star

and historic family:

Etta Sue Ish
Renown Artist

Famous Dr. Stanley Ish, Sr. of Harvard Medical & Yale Undergraduate 

Famous & Heavily Decorated, Dr. Stanley Ish, Jr. of Howard Medical, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Lucile Ish of Talladega Fame, Hampton Fame & Former Chairperson of HBCU Talladega College 

Estate Sale Goddess is honored to host the "An American Love Story" estate liquidation, featuring the visionary Claude A Barnett and his lovely, Etta Moten Barnett. By now I'm hopeful you're traveling the path of discovery with me. This archive tells an incredible story. (Please feel free to reach out to tell me your love story of this family. 312.450.9821)They owned a mansion in one of THE most impressive neighborhoods in Chicago. HISTORIC BRONZEVILLE! And I while I don't want to bore you with the intriguing details, this family helped put Chicago on the map! Its well documented that there would be no EBONY, JET or TAN magazine without Claude A Barnett. Did you know this American Journalist FOUNDED the Associated Negro Press, AND MENTORED our dear, kind John Johnson and helped build the magazines that we all know and love. Back then the AP never wrote interesting, positive stories about Black people. Mr Barnett saw a need for it and founded the ANP. ( Speaking of John Johnson, how many of you know the sweet, funny story of me, Mr Johnson and his fed up limo driver, in the Jewel parking lot on Clark and Division? LOL) Not only did Claude A Barnett help Mr. Johnson, but he also mentored the brilliant 50 year editor of Ebony magazine, Mr. Lerone Bennett, Jr!  There was nothing in this town that got past Claude A. Barnett. He (AND Etta Moten Barnett) dined with Kings, Queens, celebrities, Drs, Lawyers, Politicians, Presidents, right here in HISTORIC BRONZEVILLE. And lastly, the story goes as such: Claude A Barnett met Clarence Muse of Casablanca, Car Wash, Porgy & Bess. Mr. Claude introduced Ms. Etta to Mr. Clarence and Mr Clarence introduced Ms. Etta to Gerswhin. Claude A. Barnett was definitely the "plug" that invented the word SWAGGER!

His "cliff notes resume" reads as such: He was an American journalist that FOUNDED the Associated Negro Press, Graduate of Tuskegee Institute, decorated by President Wm Tubman of Liberia, also by Haitian President Paul Eugene Magloire, and promoted to Grand Commander by President Francois Duvalier.

Now can we talk a about the incomparable ETTA MOTEN BARNETT? Hollywood STAR, singer, performer during a time where the roles for Black folk were all washer women and butlers and such. Etta Moten Barnett is the woman that changed all that. There's a really informative video up on Estate Sale Goddess that speaks to the many ills she faced. during her reign. Did you know some of the films she sang and starred in, her name was never listed on the credits. *Sidebar-as we prepare this beautiful historic estate for you, Ty (Music Expert) plays "Summertime" and "The Forgotten Man" over and over for me as we prepare this archive. I am in love!

Put yourself first for once, and take this opportunity to breathe in the fabulousness of Claude A Barnett and his Lovely, Etta Moten Barnet. Oh the love the two of them shared. In love letters to his wife, Mr. Claude opened his letter with "My Darling Baby." She returned the sentiment and affectionately referred to him as CHIEF! Me-Ow!

Quick question? How many of you know bout this fascinating power couple? THEY WERE THE BLUEPRINT for Jay-Z and Beyonce! What about YOUR library? Do you have any really interesting books in your Study? Take this opportunity to build your library! Buy these RARE artifacts and start your own Chicago collection of these Chicago Renaissance leaders. Chicago, here's your chance to enter the inner sanctum of the Barnett Nobles. Estate Sale Goddess has laid the path on this sociological dig. Come. Take your time and shop these ONCE IN A LIFETIME treasures. You'll see.an indepth peek into their personal lives. See "complicated" situations, like the intriguing WATERGATE LETTER for instance, from Ms Rosemary, Nixons Head Secretary. Look through the photos here as she tells her friend Etta Moten Barnett that shes going through hell at the White House! Note the dates she mentions. BTW, according to the awards bestowed upon the couple by Nixon, you can clearly see by the photos and awards, he was their BIGGEST GROUPIE. Come see photos of their life travels, their correspondence, laughing with Presidents, Queens and Prime Ministers. Some of the really old photos of EMB in Paris raising a glass of Champagne and everyone "rubber necking" trying to get close to her. WOW. Breaking bread and breaking stodgy stupid rules. The documents in this estate show their rise to international fame and glory. 

This estate offers tons of NEVER SEEN BEFORE VINTAGE Ephemera, photos, drawings, manuscripts and such.

For more behind the scenes information on this Chicago family, please visit the Estate Sale Goddess website. 

Thank you kindly and we'll see YOU at the sale!

EXPECT:

• Museum quality collectibles
• Ephemera 
• Photos
• Books 
• Memorabilia. 
• Sterling 
• African sculptures. 
• Scrapbook
• China
• Flatware
• Wedgwood
• King Richard 
• Crystal
• Baccarat
• Tiffany
• Diamonds
• Gold
• Military 
• Danish Modern Boat Table
• Medical 
• African Diaspora 
• Documents 
• Letters
• Ghanaian 
• Ekiti
• Liberian 
• Wardrobe of Etta Moten Barnett 70’s-80's
• Mid Century Modern Furniture 
• African Kwonro Senufo
• Hand Bags
• Bronzes
• Carvings
• Masks
• Paul Frankl
• Records
• African Baskets
• African American Quilts
• Vintage African Textiles
• Jewelry
• St John Knit Suits
• Shoes
• Vintage 
• Crystal
• Musical Instruments
• Prints
• Serigraphs
• Drums
• Textiles 
• Brutalist
• Paul Frankl
• Sculptures
• Presidential Letters
• Crystal Glassware
• Crystal Champagne Flutes
• Oak Double Door Glass China Cabinet
• Dunbar Curved Sofa
• Mid Century Modern Bedroom Suite by Tomlinson Sophisticates
• Pair of Wishbone Laurel Lamps
• Scrapbooks
• Mid Century Modern Night Stands by Tomlinson Sophisticates
• Mid Century Modern KING Size Bed by Tomlinson Sophisticates
• Norma Kamali Turbans 
• Christian Dior Jewelry
• Halston 
• Louis Vuitton Bags
• Nippon Suit
• Escada Jumpsuit 
• Escada bag
• Oscar de la Renta Scarf

We THANK YOU for your patience. More SOON. Meanwhile please enjoy the Estate Sale Goddess website. Thank you kindly, YOUR Estate Sale Goddess 312.450.9821

•Please note: HOME ESTATE LIQUIDATION begins 9/18-9/19. Please note in some instances, unfortunately for both you and me, family, or executors may ask that items be removed from the estate liquidation. Luckily this estate is abundant. Stay close and happy shopping.