English rosewood box, circa 1800-1820.
Scope and Contents
The Gay Ann Rogers Collection contains items related to various types of needlework, sewing, and textiles. These materials range in time frame from the 17th through 21st centuries. It includes needlework boxes and cases, needles and related tools, embroidery scissors, tape measures, pincushions, various types of thread containers, darners, antique baby gowns, lacemaking, knitting, and crochet tools, among many other related objects. It also contains many items in five types of Scottish Mauchline ware (transfer ware, tartan ware, fern ware, lacquer ware, and photographic ware) and various textiles created by Gay Ann Rogers herself, as well as some Jane Austen-related memorabilia she collected. Of note are Ellen Browning Scripps' own sewing case, novelty shaped thimbles, and the intricate spool holders.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1800-1820.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
15 x 27 x 22 centimeters.
Note
English. Classical sarcophagus shape and cavettomoulding probably copied after 1754 Chippendale design for tea caddy; richly figured rosewood set off by ebony edging and brass stringers, as well as, brass nameplate, escutcheon and feet; inside lid contains a red morocco envelope with silver clasp; mahogany interior tray with mostly open compartments in the late Georgian style; six compartments in front with Tunbridge needlework tools from first half of 19th century; one long matching cover with own brass handle, display shelf for tools and needle book in red morocco are original to box.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository