Lacemakers: This inquiry was sent to the L.A.C.E. Guild website. In an effort to lend her a hand, we are posting it here with permission. If anyone can answer Helen's questions or direct her further in her search, would you send your reply to her directly, please. ____________
I am seeking information on the lacemaking industry in Chicago in 1879. My great-great-grandmother, Wilhelmine Scherer, was a lacemaker, according to her death certificate. (Previous married name was Meinhardt/Meinhart/Minehart). She died 31 Oct 1879, 59 Burling Street, Chicago, KS, at age 71 (death certificate) or 68 (Graceland Cemetery record). A descendant inherited a business card of M. A. Minehart & Co., Chicago Lace Goods Novelty Co., 152 & 154 Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL. Is anybody in L.A.C.E. familiar with this company, which is listed in Chicago city directory in 1881? Any information or suggestions on where to search would be greatly appreciated. I can give you more info from the business card if it would be helpful. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 913-294-3882 ______________ Thank you, Susie Johnson Morris, IL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 815-942-1838 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
