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

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

Soap Dish

Soap dish with lid.

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

Business card

Business card printed in black ink on cream heavy stock. See inscriptions.

Date: c. 1950

Maker: unknown

Material: paper by composition or origin

GUSN: 316632

Accession Number: 2015.171.13

Cocked hat and hatbox

Cocked (tricorn) hat of black silk [.1] with attached red, white, and blue ribbon and brass medallion. Cocked hatbox bottom [.2] of brown cardboard covered in sea-green paper with a fabric band of darker green on base. Interior lined with tan paper. Series of nails and black metal handle support a w...

Date: 1835-1846

Maker: John Mayell Hat Manufacturer (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (textile), wool (textile), leather, net (textile), brass (alloy), ribbon (material)

GUSN: 316634

Accession Number: 1942.5172.1-.2

Women's bonnet

Women's bonnet, yellow silk with upturned brim. Brim covered in cream colored floral lace with four pink silk roses with yellow leaves. Ivory cotton interior.

Maker: Brooks Costume Company (Manufacturer)

Material: silk (textile), cotton (textile), wire

GUSN: 316635

Accession Number: 1942.5173

Women's hat

Women's hat with a base in cream and brown double layered lace, trimmed at crown with cotton purple and white violets. Crown is adorned with kelly green netting. Interior is lined with pale violet and cream silk.

Maker: unknown

Material: buckram, net (textile), lace (needlework), cotton (textile), silk (textile), wire

GUSN: 316636

Accession Number: 1942.5174

Bowler hat

Men's Bowler hat, black felt with black grosgrain ribbon at base of crown and brim. Cream silk interior. Brown leather band with small cream bow at seam.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: Dobbs (Manufacturer) Rogers Peet & Co. (Retailer)

Material: felt (textile), silk (textile), leather

GUSN: 316637

Accession Number: 1942.5175

Women's hat

Women's hat, tan woven wood splints and green faux leaf embellishment on crown with one white bud-like flower. Black velvet interior band.

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), cotton (textile), wire, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 316638

Accession Number: 1942.5176

Women's Collar

Women's collar, black lace with cream silk lining, cream ruffle, silver and jet beading. Steel hook and eye closures.

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), beadwork, steel (alloy)

GUSN: 316639

Accession Number: 1942.5177

Women's hat

Women's hat, purple net lace attached to a wire rim, purple velvet bow.

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), wire, straw (plant material), metal, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 316640

Accession Number: 1942.5178

Women's Belt

Women's belt, cream silk with deeper cream lace, ruffle, and four boning supports. Three steel hook closures.

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile), lace (needlework), net (textile), steel (alloy)

GUSN: 316641

Accession Number: 1942.5179

Hat

Asian conical hat, woven straw covered with black cotton fabric.

Maker: unknown

Material: straw (plant material), cotton (textile), twine

GUSN: 316642

Accession Number: 1942.5180

Women's hat

Women's hat, broad brimmed black velvet with black netting band around crown and small back bow. Black silk or rayon covering underside of brim.

Maker: unknown

Material: velvet (fabric weave), silk (textile), rayon, net (textile), buckram

GUSN: 316643

Accession Number: 1942.5181

Bonnet

Ladies' bonnet, black silk with a wide framing brim. Wide emerald ribbon with faded roses on either side of the outer brim. Interior brim has six flowers in shades of pink, pale pink, and white.

Maker: Bjork's (Retailer)

GUSN: 316644

Accession Number: 1942.5182

Women's hat

Black velvet hat covered with cream colored lace. Black silk band around the crown. Underside of the brim decorated with three pink roses and green leaves. Buckram visible throughout the underside of the brim and interior crown.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316649

Accession Number: 1942.5183

Hatbox

Hat box, with decorative paper cover depicting the cityscapes of Paris, Philadelphia, and London. Profile of halted woman on lid and bottom of box.

Maker: John B. Stetson Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 316650

Accession Number: 1942.5184AB

Bonnet

Costume bonnet of woven light tan straw. Cream colored lace veil attached at the center of the bonnet and falls down back and the sides. Veil matches the edging of the front edge of the bonnet. A decorative Styrofoam head with green accents decorating the right side.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 316651

Accession Number: 1942.5185

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