Vtg HTF " Busy Bee " Wood Christian Science 1891 Childrens Beehive Still Bank
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:478233 | Modified Item: No |
| Material: Wood | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Original/Reproduction: Original |
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Maple Wood Christian Science 1891 Childrens Beehive Still Bank Measures approx. 3" tall x 2-3/8" wide at base These little wood beehive banks were made for children in 1891 so theycould help collect funds to build a Christian Science Church founded byMary Baker Eddy. Eddy and the Chuches board were doing everthin...g theycould to gain funding so the "Mother Church" In Boston, Mass. could bebuilt by 1894, which were difficult times as a financial depression had begunin the country. Maurine Campbell, a student of Christian Science and anemployee of the Christian Science Publishing Society came up with the ideafor the children to become involved in collecting funds. More can be foundat "marybakereddylibrary org" with photos by searching for "busy bees"Please ask if you have any questions.International shipping will be by Priority Mail Thanks for looking..
Maple Wood Christian Science 1891 Childrens Beehive Still Bank Measures approx. 3" tall x 2-3/8" wide at base These little wood beehive banks were made for children in 1891 so theycould help collect funds to build a Christian Science Church founded byMary Baker Eddy. Eddy and the Chuches board were doing everthin...g theycould to gain funding so the "Mother Church" In Boston, Mass. could bebuilt by 1894, which were difficult times as a financial depression had begunin the country. Maurine Campbell, a student of Christian Science and anemployee of the Christian Science Publishing Society came up with the ideafor the children to become involved in collecting funds. More can be foundat "marybakereddylibrary org" with photos by searching for "busy bees"Please ask if you have any questions.International shipping will be by Priority Mail Thanks for looking..
