Description:

Highly detailed spoon, showing the Women's building on the bowl, and the bust of Bertha M. Honore Monroe on the handle. Bertha Matilde Palmer (May 22, 1849 – May 5, 1918) was an American businesswoman, socialite, and philanthropist. She married the Chicago millionaire Potter Palmer in 1870. She was an early member of the Chicago Woman's Club, part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs; this group of working women met to discuss social problems and develop solutions. They supported kindergartens until the city made them part of the school system, and campaigned for inexpensive milk for impoverished children and better care for children of imprisoned mothers. Women had a large presence in the fair and the plum position was the President of the Board of Lady Managers, which Bertha Palmer was selected to lead in 1891. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 4.25" long.
  • Condition:
  • Very Good Condition.

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September 23, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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