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Crochet patterns album

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-0588

Abstract

A manuscript album of crochet patterns, recipes, bits of prose, and a list of marriages and deaths compiled by Harriet Anna Winder of Burnham (near Maidenhead) in Dec. 1855. A small history of the founding of Burnham is also included. Neatly written on c62ff (including some blanks), and with one small crochet example loosely inserted. The journal itself is of contemporary half morocco, with marbled boards. There is a slight wear to the head and tail of the spine, but it is otherwise in excellent condition.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical / Historical

A journal from 1855 filled with detailed instructions on how to knit crochet patterns. It is also filled with recipes for desserts, wines, and salves common during the time period. Towards the back of the journal are recordings of marriages and deaths in the span of about 10 or so years (1852-1865).

Extent

0.167 Cubic Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

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Status
In Progress
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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