Brown leather book and sea urchin tape measures, circa 1860-1890.
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 1860-1890.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection open for research.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 1 box
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
2 pieces. Brown leather book: 4.5 cm. Sea urchin: 3.5cm.
General
(1) Austrian. Brown gold-tooled leather book with gilded pages and white tape measure with brass handle at the bottom of the book. circa 1890. (2) English. Sea urchin tape measure with dark blue tape and mahogany spindle and base. Kept inside Carlisle wood cotton box because of its fragility. circa 1860.
Repository Details
Part of the 02 - Ella Strong Denison Library Repository