Emily Borie Ryerson
(October 8, 1893- June 25, 1960) This cornflower blue/purple, found in the hall to the back half of the house, is named for Emily Borie Ryerson. Described as strong-willed— one of those back handed compliments society uses for “difficult” women— she eventually divorced the 4th George Clarke and moved to Italy with her second husband and most of her children. Her daughter Susan served as a WASP in WWII.
(October 8, 1893- June 25, 1960) This cornflower blue/purple, found in the hall to the back half of the house, is named for Emily Borie Ryerson. Described as strong-willed— one of those back handed compliments society uses for “difficult” women— she eventually divorced the 4th George Clarke and moved to Italy with her second husband and most of her children. Her daughter Susan served as a WASP in WWII.
(October 8, 1893- June 25, 1960) This cornflower blue/purple, found in the hall to the back half of the house, is named for Emily Borie Ryerson. Described as strong-willed— one of those back handed compliments society uses for “difficult” women— she eventually divorced the 4th George Clarke and moved to Italy with her second husband and most of her children. Her daughter Susan served as a WASP in WWII.