Historic New England

Sweater

Yellow sweater [.1] with matching booties [.2AB]. Knit by Phyllis Rodgers for her daughter Margaret, born in March, 1963. This is the earliest example of Phyllis' knitting in the collection.

Date: 1963

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316968

Accession Number: 2016.3.1.1-.2AB

Sweater

Pink angora sweater. Knit for Margaret in 1987. Pattern and details listed in Knitter's Handbook II. Includes family photograph of Margaret wearing the sweater.

Date: 1987

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316969

Accession Number: 2016.3.2

Sweater

Irish knit sweater [A] with separate collar [B]. Knit by Phyllis for herself. Includes photograph of Phyllis Rodgers wearing the sweater.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316970

Accession Number: 2016.3.3AB

Vest

Red vest, originally a sweater. In 2010, Phyllis Rodgers removed the sleeves of the sweater and gave it to her granddaughter Emma Lamonde.

Date: c. 1985

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316971

Accession Number: 2016.3.4

White baby booties. Labeled: "Made from pattern given to me by Great Aunt Harriet Case who taught me to knit, PWR." Includes photograph of Phyllis Rodgers' granddaughter Stephanie Rodgers wearing the booties.

Date: 1980

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316972

Accession Number: 2016.3.5AB

Sweater

Sweater, knit by Phyllis Rodgers on commission for Penny Frabotta. Pattern and notes detailed in Knitter's Handbook I.

Date: 1983

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316973

Accession Number: 2016.3.6

Mitten

Mitten, cathedral window pattern. Knit by Phyllis Rodgers for Penny Frabotta.

Date: 1980-2000

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316974

Accession Number: 2016.3.7

Mittens

Blue and white mittens. Published in Traditional Nova Scotia Double-knitting Patterns by Janetta Dexter, Nova Scotia Museum.

Date: 1980-1990

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316975

Accession Number: 2016.3.8AB

Booties

Baltic booties, purple and orange yarn. Includes photograph of Phyllis Rodgers' granddaughter Emma Lamonde wearing the booties.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316976

Accession Number: 2016.3.9AB

Shawl

Shawl, handspun angora from Christina Allen's goat. Includes photograph of a granddaughter modeling the shawl.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316977

Accession Number: 2016.3.10

Shawl

Shawl with shells and beads, constructed from leftover yarn. Includes photograph of a granddaughter modeling the shawl.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316978

Accession Number: 2016.3.11

Mob Cap

Mob cap, Phyllis W. Rodgers design. Made from handspun yarn from 'Snowy' the sheep.

Date: 1985

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316979

Accession Number: 2016.3.12

Beret

Beret, made from brown handspun wool from a Shetland sheep.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316980

Accession Number: 2016.3.13

Blanket

Blanket, warp is made from yarn spun by Phyllis Rodgers. Woven by Jo Ray.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Maker)

GUSN: 316981

Accession Number: 2016.3.14

Vest

Vest, quilted body with woven sleeves. Vest quilted by Elizabeth "Chickie" Stommel, sleeves woven by Phyllis Rodgers.

Date: 1991-1992

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Weaver)

GUSN: 316982

Accession Number: 2016.3.15

Brooch

Brooch. Weavers Guild of Boston.

Date: 1990-2000

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316983

Accession Number: 2016.3.16

Necklace

Necklace with spinning wheel pendant. Stamped "Ashford."

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316984

Accession Number: 2016.3.17

Needlework Basket

Woven basket filled with sewing and knitting tools. Assembled and used by Phyllis W. Rodgers.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316985

Accession Number: 2016.3.18

Sewing Case

Fabric sewing case containing: embroidery scissors, thimble, thread, and various tools. Made by Elizabeth "Chickie" Stommel for Phyllis W. Rodgers.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316986

Accession Number: 2016.3.19

Box

Red tin box with gold vine details containing Phyllis' collection of buttons used for various knitting projects.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316987

Accession Number: 2016.3.20

Tin

Cylindrical tin printed with Pennsylvania Dutch style scenes containing a collection of approximately 52 pieces of Phyllis' knitting samples. Many with notes indicating the yarn, pattern, date, and for whom the garment was made.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Knitter)

GUSN: 316988

Accession Number: 2016.3.21

Knitting Tools

Collection of knitting needles, yarn calculator, yarn samples, and other knitting accoutrements.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316989

Accession Number: 2016.3.22

Award Ribbons

Two award ribbons from the Middleboro and Barnstable County Fairs. Pink County of Barnstable Massachusetts Wool Show, sixth place award ribbon [.1]. Blue Middleboro Fair first place ribbon with sheep in center [.2]

Date: 1986

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316990

Accession Number: 2016.3.23.1-.2

Knitting Notebooks

Three 'Knitter's Handbooks' Volume I / III, Volume II, and Volume IV containing Phyllis' notes on knitting projects with attached yarn samples and photographs of various knitting projects.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: Rodgers, Phyllis Weidman, 1926-2014 (Author)

GUSN: 316991

Accession Number: 2016.3.24.1-.3

Binder

Binder of knitting articles and patterns, assembled by Phyllis Rodgers.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316992

Accession Number: 2016.3.25

Pair of Andirons

Pair of brass andirons with ball tops, turned shafts, cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 320531

Accession Number: 2014.160.86.1-.2

Windsor Rocking Chair

Comb-back continuous arm Windsor rocking chair.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: Hayward, Thomas Cotton, 1774-1845 (Furniture maker)

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 320569

Accession Number: 1976.308

Dish

Covered dish with rabbit pattern. Dedham Pottery.

Maker: Dedham Pottery (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 320570

Accession Number: 1924.105AB

Plate

Plate with rabbit pattern. Dedham pottery.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320571

Accession Number: 1924.106

Secretary Bookcase

Secretary bookcase. Bottom section (a) has a hinged pull-down front with two drawers below. Bands of inlay on front. Claw and ball feet. Upper section (b) has two glazed doors, interior shelves. Cornice (c) has a scroll and pierced pediment.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 320636

Accession Number: 1969.200.1A-C

Painting

Small oil painting on panel of a fish.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320713

Accession Number: 1944.726

Gentleman's Secretary

Federal secretary desk and bookcase. Top half comprised of three sections with a projecting center section. All three sections have glazed doors. Simple molded cornice with flat veneered frieze below. Base has cupboards flanking a center section of three drawers. Drawers have circular wooden pulls. ...

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood), pine (wood), birch (wood)

GUSN: 320729

Accession Number: 1966.299

Pair of Boxes

Pair of covered, hinged lid boxes, green on the outside and silver on the inside.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320754

Accession Number: 1969.2739.1-.2

Box

Yellow cardboard box with a red plastic cover. Printed with cows.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320755

Accession Number: 1984.1339AB

Doll-shaped Charm

Doll-shaped charm.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320756

Accession Number: 1986.1568

Belt Buckle

Belt buckle made from bullets as a souvenir from World War I.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320757

Accession Number: 1969.1764.3

Souvenir

World War I souvenir made from bullets.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320758

Accession Number: 1969.1764.6

Necklace

Necklace comprised of hammered silver circles. Part of a set with matching earrings and hair clip.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 320759

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.1

Pair of Earrings

Pair of earrings comprised of hammered silver circles. Part of a set with matching necklace and hair clip.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 320760

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.2AB

Hair Clip

Hair clip of hammered silver. Part of a set with matching necklace and earrings.

Date: 1960-1970

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320761

Accession Number: 2008.12.33.3

Brooch

Part of a set. Brooch of gold on an opalescent base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320762

Accession Number: 1925.217

Pair of Earrings

Part of a set. Pair of earrings.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320763

Accession Number: 1925.218AB

Thimble

Thimble with a pineapple design.

Date: 1890-1907

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320764

Accession Number: 1986.1605

Reward of Merit Medal

Engraved "Reward of Merit" on a circular disk of silver.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320766

Accession Number: 1926.216

Medal

Award for Satin Ode.

Date: 1835

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320768

Accession Number: 1932.475

Medal

Red, white, and blue fringed ribbon with "Rowing Regatta Committee, July 4, 1883"

Date: 1883

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320769

Accession Number: 1933.1218

Medal

"Franklin Medal" on a blue ribbon.

Date: 1866

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320770

Accession Number: 1937.228

Medal

Civil War commemorative medal.

Date: 1892

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320771

Accession Number: 1943.103

Wall Mirror

Rectangular wall mirror has gilded Chinese Chippendale wood frame wtih ornate scrolling elements and is surmounted by a gilded phoenix with outstretched wings.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), wood (plant material), gilding

GUSN: 320772

Accession Number: 1942.3079

Wood Box

Wood storage box for firewood. Incised front and carved lid with oversized scrolling brass hinges.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 320800

Accession Number: 2014.160.161

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