1904 Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs Exhibit St Louis World's Fair

Description

This is the an exceptionally rare and wonderful item! Truly a one-of-a-kind! It is the original Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs Exhibit that was presented at the St. Louis World's Fair. It is the oldest Women's Club in the United States since it's establishment in 1876. The exhibit consists of a case with 14 wooden frames that housed 22 thick cardboard slats. Each slat details the work of the Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs in improving society through a number of committees that specifically focus on: Libraries, Literacy, Education, Art, Village & Town Improvements, Consumers League, Domestic Science and Landmarks.
Case measures 35" tall, 33" wide and 8" deep. Card slats measure 22" x 28".
The text of each slat is beautiful hand-worked calligraphy. Subject material is as follows:
1) Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs Committees (text only)
2) Mineral Point Public Library Reading Room,  8" x 10" photo
3) Markesan Reading Room of Public Library and bookshelves, two 6" x 8" photos
4) Fourteen Reference Libraries & Traveling Portfolios of Pictures (text only)
5) Milwaukee College Endorsement Association raised ,000 for Mary Mortimer Chair of Philosophy in Milwaukee-Downer College (text only)
6) Interior of Athenaeum, Milwaukee, Women's Clubhouse 22" x 16" photo (built 1887, oldest in US)
7) Vocation Schools founded by Women's Club of Wisconsin (text only)
8) Rest Rooms for Rural Visitors Established (text only)
9) Club House of the Twentieth Century Club, Oshkosh, four 8" x 10" photos (outside view, Southwest parlor, Northwest parlor, entrance hall)
10) Oshkosh Club house, four 8" x 10" photos (reception room, directors room, dining room, auditorium)
11)Etching of planned club house in Fond du Lac, 5" x 7" engraving done by Van Ryn & Degelleke, Milwaukee
12) Economics Club Public Library, Menasha, five 8" x 10" photos
13) Milwaukee-Downer College Department of Home Economics four 8" x 10" photos, (laboratory & recitation room)
14) Milwaukee-Downer College Department of Home Economics four 8" x 10" photos, (laboratory & infirmary)
15) Women's Club of Marinette rooms, 3 photos (two 4.5" x 6.5", one 6" x 8")
16) Manual Training School, Women's Club of Oconomowoc, two 6.25" x 9.5" photos
17) Three photos of Women's Club of Oconto, Lake Mills and Wauwotosa (4" x 5", 7" x 9", 4.5" x 7")
18) Club Room in Public Library, Kenosha, one 12" x 17" photo
19) Scenes from Vocation School by Women's Club of Wisconsin, six 4.5" x 6.5" photos (Kindergarten, Catching Crayfish, Deaf Class, Gymnastics, Drawing Class, Nature Study)
20) School Room in Whitewater 4.5" x 6.5" photo, Kindergarten in Whitewater 7.5" x 9.5" photo
21) Penny Provident Saving Club, Eau Claire, stamp deposit card and stamps
22) Athenaeum of Milwaukee-- first Women's Club in the Country of World (text only)
Case has original finish, no significant wear or damage. Some moisture discoloration on the inside of front poster and on first frame. Slats have some wear, noticeably at edges. Some yellowing, tears, and rubbing wear. Some photos have a measure of fading. Interior of Athenaeum photo has silvering. Typo on first page stating the Women's Club was established in 1896 (actually 1876). Text is sharp and legible.
We have not attempted to return the slats to the wooden frame of exhibit as to prevent damage to slats and frame. Frames produced by New Jersey School and Church Furniture Company.
Please review photos and Email me with any questions. A great addition to any collection.
This will be a pick-up only item in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Arrangements can be made to meet at a reasonable point in Wisconsin.