Devotees recount the history & legacy of Chicago's great 19c. merchant prince, benefactor & world leader. (Not affiliated with nor endorsed by his decedents.)
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Marshall Field was born #OTD in 1834. Hoping to repeat the success of local artisans, in 1904, his State Street store opened a workroom to make Arts and Crafts style jewelry.
Image Credit:
Marshall Field & Co. Crafts
Shop with women working at benches
Courtesy of Darcy L. Evon
@BeachwoodReport@RobertFeder Say one agrees with the comments here: remember, the old Tribune of Col McCormick, et al provided a polarized tension that demanded others like Marshall Field III establish an opposing publication so other voices could be heard. That competitive force now reduced.