Art Deco/Art Moderne brass sewing case, circa 1930s.
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 1930s.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
10 cm x 4.5 cm.
General
German. The small brass sewing case is an Art Deco/Art Moderne case in what is now called Streamline Modern design. Except for a small oval medallion on the top, the two sides are identical. Under the lid are four leaves covered in purple silk.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository