Estate sale find, vintage original invitation for the Spinsters of San Francisco Circus fundraiser at The Palace Hotel in the Heart of San Francisco, circa 1940's.
Spinsters of San Francisco is a historical, social and philanthropic women's organization aimed at cultivating volunteerism in young women and helping the San Francisco community through fundraising.
Spinsters of San Francisco was founded on November 6, 1929, as a sister organization to the Bachelors of San Francisco by Miss Patricia Tobin (Mrs. Sheldon Cooper. She hosted the first meeting to the founding membership of 35 women in the ballroom of her family's home, the de Young House at 1919 California Street, San Francisco.
Patricia Tobin was the daughter of Joseph Tobin and Constance Tobin (née deYoung) and the granddaughter of Robert Tobin, founder of Hibernia Bank and M. H. de Young, founder of the San Francisco Chronicle and benefactor of the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum.
The item measures approximately 7.75" x 10.5" (Unfolded), approximate shipping weight 3 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - AS IS - REMOVED FROM SCRAP BOOK - RESIDUE ON BACK - CREASES - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
(C1C16-205)