DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 8, 1958. Document to jeweler Jules R. Schubot. In part: "This will acknowledge that Maurice C. Greenbaum has, on our behalf, delivered to you the following articles of jewelry owned by us, as collateral security for the repayment by us to you…the sum of Seventy-Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) which you have this day loaned to us: One gold bracelet with diamonds; One diamond bracelet; One set of pearls and diamond earrings; and One matching bracelet and ring containing pearls and precious stones…if on June 7, 1958, we do not repay the aforementioned sum to you, then you may sell the jewelry at public or private sale, without notice to us, at such place or places as you may designate." Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Judy Garland and Sid Luft. In fine condition, with expected document wear and light skipping to the signature. Accompanied by seven pieces relating to the loan: a transfer of funds notice; a cashier's check stub for $7500; a retained unsigned carbon letter sending the bracelet; a registered postal receipt; two pink return receipts; and a Western Union telegram. Garland found herself in great financial distress during this period, having been arrested for owing several thousand dollars in back taxes and facing her impending divorce with her husband and manager, Sid Luft.
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