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Embroidery sample book, c. 1900-1913

 Item — Box: BW 61, Folder: 1

Content Description

From the Collection:

This collection contains the manuscript embroidery book and embroidered linen bag of M.E. Lovell of North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lovell’s signature and address are written on the front endpage of the book. The stamp of the stationer that sold the book – F.W. Barry, Beale and Co., Boston – is pasted at the bottom of the rear endpage. The embroidery book contains notes on patterns, two pages of pasted-in articles on Mexican crochet styles, measurements for patterns, illustrations of designs, and fourteen small crochet samples pasted in throughout. Patterns that are present in Lovell’s book include “Irish Edge,” “Little Shamrock,” “Palm Leaves,” and “Mexican Crochet.” The embroidered linen bag features a decorative crocheted fold-over face and a plain pouch section.

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1900-1913

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has been minimally processed and is open for research.

Full Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (One letter-sized file folder containing a custom enclosure box for the collection material)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States