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veil

Used by:
Hensinger, Ruth Louise  Search this
Maker:
Hensinger, Ruth Louise  Search this
Object Name:
Veil
Object Type:
Accessories Worn on the Body
Woman
Veil
Headwear
Used in:
United States: Pennsylvania, Neffs
Date made:
1947
Worn for:
Weddings  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Claude E. and Ruth L. Hensinger
ID Number:
1992.0236.002
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-80da-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_834995

1825 - 1850 Gardner/Garner Families Appliqued Quilt

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric, cotton (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 77 in x 81 in; 196 cm x 206 cm
Object Name:
quilt
Place made:
United States: North Carolina
Date made:
1825-1850
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Eva A. Warren
ID Number:
TE.T15144
Catalog number:
T15144
Accession number:
288868
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-c3fe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_556479
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1930 - 1932 Elizabeth B. Robinson's "Grandmother's Flower Garden" Quilt

Maker:
Robinson, Elizabeth B.  Search this
Physical Description:
cotton (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 57 in x 46 in; 145 cm x 117 cm
Object Name:
quilt, crib
Place made:
United States: Maryland
Associated Place:
United States: Maryland, Southern Maryland
Date made:
1930 - 1932
Web subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Franklin A. Robinson, Jr.
ID Number:
2010.0251.01
Accession number:
2010.0251
Catalog number:
2010.0251.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-ec64-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1413325

Onondaga Silk Mills fabric length

Maker:
Onondaga Silk Co., Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
acrylic? (overall material)
plain weave; printed (overall production method/technique)
Measurements:
overall: 60 in x 42 in; 152.4 cm x 106.68 cm
Object Name:
fabric length
Date made:
1950 - 1970
Credit Line:
Gift of Kristin Rose for Heritage Fabrics
ID Number:
2015.0231.01
Accession number:
2015.0231
Catalog number:
2015.0231.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-c644-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1761752

1925-1950 - Mandy Ary's Pieced Bowtie Quilt

Maker:
Ary, Mandy Lula Madison  Search this
Physical Description:
fabric, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 75 in x 62 in; 191 cm x 157 cm
Object Name:
Quilt
Place made:
United States: Alabama, Alabama
Date made:
1925 - 1950
Subject:
Quilting  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Julie A. Dederer
ID Number:
2011.0049.01
Accession number:
2011.0049
Catalog number:
2011.0049.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-c024-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1803399

Princess Lace Loom for Making Bobbin Lace

Founder of the Torchon Lace Co.:
Lewis, Sylvester G.  Search this
Patent holder:
Lewis, Sylvester G.  Search this
Maker:
Torchon Lace Company  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (ratchet and frame material)
green crushed velvet (cover on "apron" material)
bobbin lace (lace production method/technique)
felt (overall roller material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 1/2 in x 16 in x 19 in; 11.43 cm x 40.64 cm x 48.26 cm
Object Name:
pillow, lace
Place made:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Object made in Saint Louis:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1919
Patent date:
1903
Subject:
Lace Making  Search this
Lace Making Pattern  Search this
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Mail Order  Search this
Manufacturing  Search this
Patented  Search this
Linen  Search this
ID Number:
2016.0048.01
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.01
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Lace
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-6b64-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804059
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Bobbin Lace Sample; Torchon Lace Co.

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
linen (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in x 8 in; 1.905 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
sample, lace
Place made:
United States: Wisconsin
Associated Place:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1916
Associated date:
1902 - 1950
Subject:
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Lace Making  Search this
Linen  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.06
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.06
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cac5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804411

Bobbin Lace Sample; Torchon Lace Co.

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
linen (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/2 in x 8 in; 3.81 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
sample, lace
Place made:
United States: Wisconsin
Associated Place:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1916
Associated date, when made:
1902 - 1950
Subject:
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Lace Making  Search this
Linen  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.07
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.07
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Lace
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cac6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804412

Pattern Sheet, From "Pillow Lace - A Practical Handbook"; 1907

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13 3/16 in x 16 5/8 in; 33.49625 cm x 42.2275 cm
Object Name:
pattern sheet, lace
Place made:
United Kingdom: England, London
Date made:
1907
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.08
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.08
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cac7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804413
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Lace Pattern Named Pattern No. 8

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 9/16 in x 11 11/16 in; 6.50875 cm x 29.68625 cm
Object Name:
pattern, lace
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Date made:
1903
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.09H
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.09H
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb52-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804444

Lace Pattern Named Pattern No. 9

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 1/2 in x 13 3/8 in; 6.35 cm x 33.9725 cm
Object Name:
pattern, lace
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Date made:
1903
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.09I
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.09I
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb53-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804451

Hand Drawn Lace Pattern

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 3/8 in x 12 in; 6.0325 cm x 30.48 cm
Object Name:
pattern, bobbin lace
Place made:
United States: Wisconsin
Date made:
1904 - 1916
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.10
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.10
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb55-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804467

Beginner's Bobbin Lace Sampler

Physical Description:
cotton (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 47 in; 1.5875 cm x 119.38 cm
Object Name:
sampler, lace
Place made:
United States: Wisconsin
Date made:
1904 - 1916
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.12
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.12
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb56-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804468

Lace Bobbin With Linen Thread; Torchon Lace Co.

Patent holder:
Lewis, Sylvester G.  Search this
Maker:
Torchon Lace Company  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
linen (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 5/8 in x 4 in; 1.5875 cm x 1.5875 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name:
bobbin, lace
Place made:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Associated Place:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1906
Associated Date:
1902 - 1916
Subject:
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Lace Making  Search this
Mail Order  Search this
Woodworking  Search this
Linen  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.13A
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.13A
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb58-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804471
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Lace Bobbin With Linen Thread; Torchon Lace Co.

Patent holder:
Lewis, Sylvester G.  Search this
Maker:
Torchon Lace Company  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
linen (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 5/8 in x 4 in; 1.5875 cm x 1.5875 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name:
bobbin, lace
Place made:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Associated Place:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1906
Associated Date:
1902 - 1916
Subject:
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Lace Making  Search this
Mail Order  Search this
Woodworking  Search this
Linen  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.13B
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.13B
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb59-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804472
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Lace Bobbin; Torchon Lace Co.

Inventor:
Lewis, Sylvester G.  Search this
Maker:
Torchon Lace Company  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 5/8 in x 4 in; 1.5875 cm x 1.5875 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name:
bobbin, lacemaking
bobbin, lace
Place made:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Associated Place:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1906
Associated Date:
1902 - 1916
Subject:
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Lace Making  Search this
Mail Order  Search this
Woodworking  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.13C
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.13C
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb5a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804473
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Lace Bobbin; Torchon Lace Co.

Patent holder:
Lewis, Sylvester G.  Search this
Maker:
Torchon Lace Company  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 5/8 in x 4 in; 1.5875 cm x 1.5875 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name:
bobbin, lace
Place made:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Associated Place:
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
Date made:
1904 - 1906
Associated Date:
1902-1916
Subject:
Bobbin Lace  Search this
Lace Making  Search this
Woodworking  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Jean Scorgie
ID Number:
2016.0048.13D
Accession number:
2016.0048
Catalog number:
2016.0048.13D
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-cb5b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1804474
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School Printing Block Set

Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
yellow; green; black (lid color)
green (outside color)
hinged (lid connector/connecting technique)
Measurements:
overall: 2.6 cm x 15 cm x 7.2 cm; 1 1/32 in x 5 29/32 in x 2 27/32 in
Object Name:
printing blocks
Place made:
United States: New York, Syracuse
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Richard Lodish American School Collection
ID Number:
2017.0095.016
Accession number:
2017.0095
Catalog number:
2017.0095.016
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6c2f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1844185

reuse record

Object Name:
delete
reuse record
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Richard Lodish American School Collection
ID Number:
2017.0095.059
Accession number:
2017.0095
Catalog number:
2017.0095.059
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6f04-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1844230

Toy Money Currency and Coins for playing Merchant or Banker and Many Other Games

Maker:
Whitman Publishing, LLC  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/4 in x 6 3/4 in x 1 in; 17.145 cm x 17.145 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name:
toy money set
Object Type:
educational toys
Place made:
United States: Wisconsin, Racine
Associated Place:
United States: Wisconsin, Racine
Date made:
ca 1943
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard F. Clothier
ID Number:
2018.0180.04
Maker number:
3943
Catalog number:
2018.0180.04
Accession number:
2018.0180
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-a157-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1941742
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