Ribbon signifying
membership in the Ladies’ Union Aide Society. The Ladies’ Union
Aide Society was an early
woman’s organization formed by the women of Chatham in
1878. (From the Kathleen Shreve Family Collection)
Ornate Purse
An ornate purse constructed of decorative metal links forming
a floral pattern circa the late 1800’s. This particular
purse held the Ladies’ Union Aide Society Ribbon shown
above. (From the Kathleen Shreve Family Collection)
Small Drinking Goblet
Ethiopian vessel carved out of animal horn used for drinking
beverages. This particular cup was transported from the historic
city of Axum, Ethiopia. (From the personal collection of Beyene
Haile)
Cup
Ethiopian vessel carved out of animal horn used for drinking beverages.
This particular cup was transported from the historic city of Axum,
Ethiopia. (From the personal collection of Beyene Haile)
Obelisk Replica
Replica of a 23 metre granite obelisk which stood in the ancient
city of Axum, Ethiopia for over 1700 years. The obelisk was seized,
cut into segments and transported to Rome by Italian forces during
their invasion of Ethiopia in 1937. Models such as this one are
often kept in the homes of Ethiopian families. The giant obelisk
was returned to Axum in April of 2005.
Framed Portrait of Geneva Gross
This framed portrait of Geneva Gross was passed down to Kathleen
Shreve as part of the family estate. Upon removal from it’s
place on the wall the notation on the back was discovered which
reads as follows:
“Geneva Gross whoe’s Mother swam the Detroit river with this child
on her back to Canada to be free. And settled in the Chatham area”
(From the Kathleen Shreve Family Collection)
