i have an original painting with the name Ida Bennett on it. It is a still life of blueberries. I wonder if it is this same Ida Bennett who painted it? If so, is it worth something?
Yes, it might be the same Ida Bennett. She was known to do some painting, and I always wondered if any of her paintings were still around. I suspected they might be found, especially in the area of Michigan where she lived, but who knows? They could be anywhere now. As for value, I would have no idea!
another fascinating post! These women intrigue me. So prescient “..Just what goes into the composition of the food we eat is becoming more and more a matter of inquiry by the consumer.” 1908!!
My painting has the date of 1914 on it with her signature
That seems about when she would have been painting... What a find!
i have an original painting with the name Ida Bennett on it. It is a still life of blueberries. I wonder if it is this same Ida Bennett who painted it? If so, is it worth something?
Angela,
Yes, it might be the same Ida Bennett. She was known to do some painting, and I always wondered if any of her paintings were still around. I suspected they might be found, especially in the area of Michigan where she lived, but who knows? They could be anywhere now. As for value, I would have no idea!
Is one of your lost ladies ... Laura Lee Burroughs? I recently purchased a paper backed book Volume 2 titled "Flower Arranging , A fascinating Hobby" copyright 1941. This is some information that i found on the author. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34986595/laura_hammond-burroughs/photo
I did not know of her but will add her to my list! Thanks for finding her!
another fascinating post! These women intrigue me. So prescient “..Just what goes into the composition of the food we eat is becoming more and more a matter of inquiry by the consumer.” 1908!!
Yes, prescient is the right word for it. I have another fascinating one for the next one. Just discovered her hiding on my bookshelf...