Scottish Mauchline ware, circa 1860s-1900s.
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-1900s.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 251 boxes.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
A new industry of souvenir items was created by Scottish box-makers (later to be called Mauchline ware) after the fall in popularity of Scottish snuff boxes. Mauchline boxes often included stitching tools and boxes. The most successful of the many entrepreneurs in the Mauchline trade were the Smith Brothers. Mauchline ware has five different and distinct finishes by which it is classified, although some combine more than one finish on a given piece. The five major types of Mauchline ware are: transfer ware, tartan ware, fern ware, black lacquer ware, and photographic ware.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository