Autographed Muppets, Inc. Legal Contract: Hand-Signed by Jim Henson (1988 PSA/DNA Certified Slabbed)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of puppetry and entertainment history, Muppets pop culture lore, and original studio legal manuscript ephemera: an official Muppets, Inc. pension plan document hand-signed by legendary visionary creative Jim Henson.
One of the most revered creative geniuses of the 20th century, Jim Henson (1936–1990) transformed puppetry into an international art form as the creator of The Muppets, Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and Fraggle Rock, alongside masterwork fantasy films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. This historic corporate document, titled "MUPPETS, INC. PENSION PLAN / DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY", names "James M. Henson" as participant and outlines primary beneficiary terms for his estate.
Dated January 28, 1988, across the lower signature section, Jim Henson has rendered a bold, magnificent signature in blue ink:
"James M. Henson"
Alongside his official legal signature, Henson has also handwritten the completion date ("Jan 28, 1988") in matching blue ink.
Encapsulated and permanently preserved in a protective PSA/DNA archival slab, the autograph has been officially authenticated and certified as genuine under Certification Number 85950348.
Preserved in excellent vintage condition on original typewriter-pica bond paper with subtle corner staple marks, this authenticated corporate document serves as an essential centerpiece for Jim Henson completists, Muppets archivists, and slabbed entertainment history displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1988 MUPPETS, INC. PENSION CONTRACT: Original legal beneficiary designation document issued under Jim Henson's production company.
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DOCUMENT METADATA & DATING: Dated January 28, 1988, naming James M. Henson as Participant for Muppets, Inc.
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PSA/DNA SLABBED PRESERVATION: Safely housed and protected inside an official PSA/DNA hard plastic encapsulation holder.
- CONSIGNOR NOTES: Jim Henson signed contracts are extremely rare. In my decades of collecting hundreds of signed contracts, I have seen many thousands – but have only come across maybe three Jim Henson signed contracts ever. And this is the only one that I have seen that was specifically regarding the Muppets. That’s why I had to have it when it came up for auction many years ago. Henson is such an icon of children’s television of puppetry – influencing generations of us.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JIM HENSON: Authentically autographed ("James M. Henson") in blue ink across the participant signature line.
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PSA/DNA CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC: Fully authenticated and slabbed by PSA/DNA with registration label (
CONTRACT / JIM HENSON / AUTHENTIC AUTO / 85950348).
Autographed Muppets, Inc. Legal Contract: Hand-Signed by Jim Henson (1988 PSA/DNA Certified Slabbed)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of puppetry and entertainment history, Muppets pop culture lore, and original studio legal manuscript ephemera: an official Muppets, Inc. pension plan document hand-signed by legendary visionary creative Jim Henson.
One of the most revered creative geniuses of the 20th century, Jim Henson (1936–1990) transformed puppetry into an international art form as the creator of The Muppets, Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and Fraggle Rock, alongside masterwork fantasy films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. This historic corporate document, titled "MUPPETS, INC. PENSION PLAN / DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARY", names "James M. Henson" as participant and outlines primary beneficiary terms for his estate.
Dated January 28, 1988, across the lower signature section, Jim Henson has rendered a bold, magnificent signature in blue ink:
"James M. Henson"
Alongside his official legal signature, Henson has also handwritten the completion date ("Jan 28, 1988") in matching blue ink.
Encapsulated and permanently preserved in a protective PSA/DNA archival slab, the autograph has been officially authenticated and certified as genuine under Certification Number 85950348.
Preserved in excellent vintage condition on original typewriter-pica bond paper with subtle corner staple marks, this authenticated corporate document serves as an essential centerpiece for Jim Henson completists, Muppets archivists, and slabbed entertainment history displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1988 MUPPETS, INC. PENSION CONTRACT: Original legal beneficiary designation document issued under Jim Henson's production company.
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DOCUMENT METADATA & DATING: Dated January 28, 1988, naming James M. Henson as Participant for Muppets, Inc.
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PSA/DNA SLABBED PRESERVATION: Safely housed and protected inside an official PSA/DNA hard plastic encapsulation holder.
- CONSIGNOR NOTES: Jim Henson signed contracts are extremely rare. In my decades of collecting hundreds of signed contracts, I have seen many thousands – but have only come across maybe three Jim Henson signed contracts ever. And this is the only one that I have seen that was specifically regarding the Muppets. That’s why I had to have it when it came up for auction many years ago. Henson is such an icon of children’s television of puppetry – influencing generations of us.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JIM HENSON: Authentically autographed ("James M. Henson") in blue ink across the participant signature line.
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PSA/DNA CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC: Fully authenticated and slabbed by PSA/DNA with registration label (
CONTRACT / JIM HENSON / AUTHENTIC AUTO / 85950348).
