Lady's companion, circa 1845.

Item — Box: 7

Identifier: Sewing cases - 7 (II.A.7.a.)

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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 1845.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 1 box

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

9.6 x 6.5 x 5 centimeters.

Note

English. Small sewing case in first half of nineteenth century; this example is unusual because most lady's companions are in leather; serpentine sides are covered in tortoiseshell alternating with mother-of-pearl; tortoiseshell on back is unusual: four pieces of matching tortoiseshell triangles separated by stringers of silver extend past hinge to top of box; strips of ivory line area where bottom of lid meets open box and deep blue silk covers interior which contains plethora of tools: thimble, perfume bottle, knife, stiletto, scissors, pencil and needle book; tiny post which furnishes support for thimble also forms top of interior container which opens to reveal pin box.