Waterman clamp, circa 1860s.
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 1860s.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
14 x 9 cm.
General
American. A variation on the Waterman clamp is in brass and metal with an abstract feather design and a round and large yellow pincushion beaneath the bird.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository