Small silver-mounted shagreen etui, circa 1800.
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.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
9.5 centimeters.
Note
English. Small and portable case in 17th and 18th centuries to carry general tools including some sewing tools needed in everyday life; it could be tucked in pocket or suspended from chatelaine or belt; tools inside were secure as they were tightly enclosed in case with strong clasp; this etui carries scissors and bodkin with ear spoon at one end, and also has aide memoir with pencil, tweezers, medicinal spoon and penknife, seven tools in all.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository