The sale was conducted at her home in Bedford, New York
The first Windsor Chairs were made in the style as known today can be traced back to the market town of Windsor, Berkshire, England. The characteristics of these types of chair are: 1) Wooden 2) the legs are shaped on a lathed and placed into drilled holes 3) the seat has a saddle shape. In Martha's possession however, the chair was made out of metal
She also disposed of some of her assets from her office at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in New York City.
In the 1940's, Jadeite was considered the poor man's china. Now, it is considered a collector's item
Her first home was located at Turkey Hill Road in Westport Connecticut.