Hi from the Thomas Hart Benton Historic Site - Kansas City

[Joe-B-BentonHome]

Hello,

My name is Joe and I work at the Thomas Hart Benton State Historic Site in Kansas City, Missouri. We are part of Missouri State Parks. We preserve and share the history of painter/muralist Thomas Hart Benton, through the preservation and touring of his home and studio in Kansas City, Missouri. We have much of what the Benton family lived with and invite you to visit.

In a search of our archives, we discovered that the Benton's owned a Weber EG-500 Electric Kettle, by evidence of an original brochure, which I hope to share soon. The brochure is dated 1974. Tom and his wife Rita both passed in 1975, so this was one of their last purchases for an item used at the site.

I've seen it referenced in the forum, but would be interested if there might be examples of them out there, possibly for the site to acquire to help build on the history of the family, even to the end of their inhabitance here at the home.

[JEBIV]

Hey Joe, I may be able to assist, and I love history especially pertaining to family history. I have several Electric kettles in my possession. My cell is 770 815 1150 my Name is Joe as well. Shoot me a text, I'll store your number and we can go from there. Also as a side note my wife has family with the Benton name but most were in the Georgia, South Carolina region. I am more than willing to help.

[Joe-B-BentonHome]

Thanks Joe... I hope to be in touch... Best, Joe

[dwnthehatch]

Welcome.