Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin
Legendary Stars of the 1980 film '9 to 5' · Entertainment - Film, Music, and Television
The '9 to 5' Cast / Hollywood / Country Music Hall of Fame
Era
Modern / 21st Century (Retrospective '9 to 5' themed collection)
Item Type
Index cards / signature cuts
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint. The ink is bold with no visible fading, though the Dolly Parton signature shows slight fiber bleeding on the white card.
Rarity
Common signers individually, but desirable as an assembled set of the legendary trio.
Overall Assessment
A high-quality, authentic set of signature cuts from three icons. Perfect for a themed entertainment collection.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic. The signatures display the natural flow, characteristic letter formations, and speed expected for these three prolific signers. Confidence: High.
Signature Style
Individualized hand-signed autographs. Dolly (top) features her classic loopy 'D' and 'P' with a 'Love' inscription; Fonda (middle) shows her upright, separated-letter script; Tomlin (bottom) features her unique lower-case 'L' flourishes.
Signature Characteristics
Natural pen pressure with no hesitation marks (stop-starts). Dolly's signature is fluid and fast; Fonda's is more deliberate; Tomlin's shows consistent baseline drift.
Ink & Medium
Black and blue fiber-tip markers (felt-tip/Sharpie) on colored cardstock paper.
Item Description
Three separate rectangular cards in white, blue, and green, likely assembled for a '9 to 5' triple-matted display.
Estimated Value
$400 - $600 as a combined set
Comparison to Known Examples
Very consistent with authentic late-career examples found in official playbills and TPA-certified memorabilia.
Authentication Tips
Look for Dolly's consistent 'P' loop that overlaps the 'y'; for Fonda, the sharp 'J' and 'F' hooks; for Tomlin, the distinct crossing of the 'T' that flows into the 'o'.
Certification Recommendation
JSA (James Spence Authentication) or PSA/DNA for a multi-signer certification.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the varying inks and cardstocks suggest they were collected separately rather than mass-produced by one hand.
Provenance Notes
Ideal for custom framing with a movie poster or '9 to 5' still to maximize value.
Historical Context
Significant for representing one of the most iconic female-led comedies in cinematic history.
Market Trends
Stable to appreciating; Dolly Parton's market is particularly strong due to her 'national treasure' status.
Investment Potential
Excellent long-term hold for pop-culture historians; the '9 to 5' trio remains culturally relevant.
Similar Autographs
Reba McEntire, Goldie Hawn, Meryl Streep.
Display & Preservation
Use UV-protected glass and acid-free mats to prevent the colored cardstock from fading.
Interesting Facts
Dolly Parton often signs with a 'Love' or heart inscription; she is known as one of the most generous signers in country music.