The iron, it had came to me, could have been to iron the maple leaf? Had they maple trees planted outside? What type of maple might be helpful? And what color as well. The date she collected it may have been evident by its color, and its meaning, evident by its type? I had read the 'maple leaf' meanings post which could again circle back to NY, but if it was a japanese maple, that would likely say something different. It also dawns on me that she was not a 'fit' woman, so I question her as a 'mistress,' especially if she was the one with money, or if she was a 'kept woman,' what would have been the attraction. No offense meant. Just looking at obvious factors that to me, seem to eliminate those possibilities, seeming more to be with losing a husband, and perhaps they honeymooned there when they married, or losing parents, perhaps entire family, to something? (She never had children), so in family I mean parents/siblings). Seems like if we check archives for around these times as they relate to other deaths, I wonder if it would help? WA and NY.
