Catalog Number
2001.66.68Description
Deep wooden frame displays a deeper gold sided box holding a spray of seven dry fluffed out seed pods (milkweed). Each satin-like ball is tan to golden in color. The cluster is tied with red, white and blue ribbons. Fine stems of wheat heads and weeds are included. All mounted on dark red velvet. Square and round nails hold the various layers of the box frame together. A shiny fabric seals the back. The painting belonged to the donor's grandmother, Elizabeth Norton Shaw.History
Marion Shackson was born on 12-15-1905 in Onaway, MI. She moved to Holland, MI with her family in 1928. Marion's parents were John (1861-1943) and Mattie Shackson (1872-1959). Her siblings included Ramona (a teacher at Van Raalte School in Holland, MI); Rolland (Hope professor); Edith; and Renetta.The Shacksons lived in Holland, MI at 202 West 15th Street (1934 city directory) and 311 West 12th Street (1938, 1965 city directories).
In 1928 Marion began a 45 year teaching career in Holland. Many of those years were spent teaching English at EE Fell. Marion passed away in Holland, MI on 10-7-2001.