This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Ladies Work Exhibit Reveals Rich Embroidery and Silk Arts
A crowded display lists woollen articles, pillow cases, tatting, ribbon work, and embroidery including centerpieces, painted silks, and needlework by numerous makers such as Mrs Muir, Miss McKenzie, Mrs Foster, and Miss Clayton. The entries cover lace, knitting, fancy needlework, damask, and dyed fabrics, with notes on specific items and makers across a long table of sewing handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westie Ercke Cone
Iravie
Jon Tevein Io
Hote
Joe Tewin
Muir
Joavie
Moir
Liye
Stippes
Mra Plyer
Eroe
Misa Mokenzie
Mry Shel
Geo Hay
Nee Col
Chiy Lon
Clayton
Bester
McKem
Foster Mantai
Miss Mckenzie
Byers Botetem
Classlou
Miss Mckensie
Foster Montmettickson
MeWha
Mise McKens
Foster
By Irwin
Clayston
Fairs Byers
Hart
Hay
Joh Irwin
Claydon
Miss Sherritt
Miss McKet
Casto
Mrs Clagston
Mrs Muir
Wright
Miss M Lye
Wright Colot
Mrs Palmer
Miss Cross
Miss Hulme
Mrs Sims