Webb, Electra Havemeyer, 1888-1960
Electra Havemeyer Webb (August 16, 1888 – November 19, 1960) was a collector of American antiques and founder of the Shelburne Museum; Electra Havemeyer was born on August 16, 1888. During World War I, Electra Webb drove an ambulance in New York City, and was named Assistant Director of the Motor Corps.[2] In 1942, during World War II she joined the Civilian Defense Volunteer Organization, and directed the Pershing Square Civil Defense Center and its blood bank.[3] In 1947 Electra Havemeyer Webb gathered with her friends to create Shelburne Museum. Located near Route 7 in Shelburne, Vermont, Webb's museum became a haven for the handmade objects of another era In 1910, Electra married polo champion James Watson Webb II (1884–1960)[6] of the Vanderbilt family in an elaborate society wedding at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York.[7] He was a son of William Seward Webb and Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt.[7] They had five children:[2][8]
Electra Webb (1910–1982)
Samuel Webb (1912–1988)
Lila Webb(1913–1961)
James Watson Webb, Jr. (1916–2000)[9]
Harry Webb (1922–1975).[1]
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