Historic New England

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

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

Binder

Binder of weaving and spinning notes assembled by Phyllis Rodgers.

Date: 1983-1995

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316993

Accession Number: 2016.3.26

Binder

Binder of knitting patterns, thoughts on creative discipline, and designing. Photograph of Phyllis W. Rodgers inside.

Date: 1978-2013

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316994

Accession Number: 2016.3.27

Binder

Binder with notes and samples from a six week course in transparency technique. Weavers Guild of Boston.

Date: 1991-1992

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316995

Accession Number: 2016.3.28

Book

Book, Homespun Handknit: Caps, Socks, Mittens, and Gloves. Includes pattern created by Phyllis Rodgers (page 96). Interweave Press.

Date: 1987

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316996

Accession Number: 2016.3.29

Instruction Book

Book, Hands on Spinning by Lee Raven. Interweave Press.

Date: 1987

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316997

Accession Number: 2016.3.30

Globe

White glass lamp globe.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 317002

Accession Number: 1932.2587

Wash Basin

Large porcelain wash bowl. White body with dark blue scrolling edge around top of each piece. Yellow foliate scrolls and flowers.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317004

Accession Number: 1933.7098.7

Tea set

Six-piece whiteware tea service with black transfer flowers and fruit, polychrome hand-painted green, red, pink and blue. Teapot and sugar with scalloped edges. Two cups and two saucers

Date: 1790-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted

GUSN: 317007

Accession Number: 1958.348.1-.6

Dish

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317008

Accession Number: 1990.242AB

Dish

Glass footed dish with scalloped edge and star design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317010

Accession Number: 1931.1876

Sauceboat

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317112

Accession Number: 1922.933

Tureen

White tureen with a green floral design and gilt accents.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317140

Accession Number: 1927.2548AB

Dress

Two piece dress, chartreuse silk. Bodice [b] has sheer sleeves, beaded hem and cuffs. Knee length chartreuse silk dress [a] has been shortened. Matching belt [c]. Part of the mother of the bride outfit worn by Nanda Matera to her daughter's wedding on June 1, 1963.

Date: 1963

Maker: Cyreld (Maker)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 317151

Accession Number: 2015.145.8.1A-C

Hat

Chartreuse hat with silk flowers, green velvet leaves, and green net overlay. Part of the mother of the bride outfit worn by Nanda Matera to her daughter's wedding on June 1, 1963.

Date: 1963

Maker: Ursula Hammil (Milliner) Cyreld (Retailer)

Material: silk (fiber)

GUSN: 317152

Accession Number: 2015.145.8.2

Hatbox

Hatbox for green silk hat. [a] Cream colored cardboard with three metal holes on either side. [b] Gold script in center on creme ground. Part of the mother of the bride outfit worn by Nanda Matera to her daughter's wedding on June 1, 1963.

Date: 1963

Maker: Cyreld (Retailer)

GUSN: 317153

Accession Number: 2015.145.8.3ab

Compote

Glass compote with frosted base of three lion heads.

Date: 1855

Maker: Sandwich Glass Co. (Maker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 317154

Accession Number: 1931.600

Goblet

Glass goblet with square base docorated with an etched eagle and marked H.D.H.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317158

Accession Number: 1933.6306

Plate

Plate in a box.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317159

Accession Number: 1984.915.1-.2

Plate

Two plates in a box

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317160

Accession Number: 1984.916.1-.3

Cake Stand

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317161

Accession Number: 1927.1173

Tumbler

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317162

Accession Number: 1931.311

Cordial Glass

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317178

Accession Number: 1925.171

Compote

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317179

Accession Number: 1923.1877

Eggcup

Pressed glass egg cup with horsehead on exterior.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317180

Accession Number: 1974.345

Card Case

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317184

Accession Number: 1929.569

Pot

Three-legged pot with long handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317185

Accession Number: 1929.898

Small Bouquet of Fabric Flowers

Small bouquet of fabric flowers. Probably used for adorning a lady's hat.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317189

Accession Number: 1938.439

Hat

Green wool girl scout hat

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317194

Accession Number: 1990.20.3

Bonnet

Women's gray and white striped satin bonnet with elaborate fabric flowers around inside of brim.

Date: ca. 1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317195

Accession Number: 1992.344

Bonnet

Women's two toned straw bonnet.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317196

Accession Number: 1917.766

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317213

Accession Number: 1933.1965

Saltcellar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317230

Accession Number: 1927.1192

Saltcellar

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317232

Accession Number: 1993.406

Desk Set

Cut glass desk set with square ink wells. Cube-shaped glass inkstand with circular Bakelite inserts. Sengbusch Self-Closing Inkstand Co. made in Milwaukee, WI.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317233

Accession Number: 1969.184A-C

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317236

Accession Number: 1933.1907

Pottery Fragment

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317238

Accession Number: 1933.1960

Hat

Black velvet hat with blue tassel, blue ribbon around brim.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317239

Accession Number: 1940.40C

Hat

Blue brocade bonnet with large bow, gray ribbon with fringe.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317240

Accession Number: 1935.167

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