Small walnut-covered sewing case, circa 1784.
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 1784.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
12.5 centimeters.
General
French. With satinwood stringers; has intriguing date of 1784 on its cover that seems at variance with the age of French tools which (except for bodkin) are similar to those from first quarter of 19th century; bodkin is engraved "1784" and engraving is typical 18th century style so box may indeed be 1784; case contains basic stitching tools set in paper-lined recesses on red velvet.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository