Historic New England

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

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

Mirror

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317676

Accession Number: 1990.230

Straight Razonr

Bone handled straight razonr.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317686

Accession Number: 1942.266P

Corkscrew

Bone handled cork screw.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317689

Accession Number: 1942.266Q

Folding Knife

Folding knife or jackknive with bone handle. "Corn Knife" is carved into handle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317690

Accession Number: 1942.266R

Straight Razor

Bone handled straight razor.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317691

Accession Number: 1942.266S

Tweezers

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317692

Accession Number: 1942.266T

Wax Floral Boquet in Reed Basket on Wood Base

Floral boquet made of wax, wire and other materials in a reed basket. Basket sits on a wooden stand. Glass dome that once fit in stand is missing.

Date: ca. 1865

Maker: Vinal, James W., Mrs. (Maker)

Material: wax, wood (plant material)

GUSN: 317699

Accession Number: 1924.829

Basket with Wax Floral Boquet Under Dome

Brown basket filled with bright wax flowers contained withing glass dome with wood base.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317700

Accession Number: 1935.1209

Small Shell Obelisk with Inset Tin Type Photographs

Small scale obelisk made of wood and covered with small shells. Tin type photographs inset on three sides.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317701

Accession Number: 1936.82

Fabric Floral Arrangement Under Glass Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317702

Accession Number: 1987.110AB

Fabric Floral Arrangment Under Glass Dome

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 317703

Accession Number: 1987.200AB

Women's Hair Pieces

Two dark brunett hair pieces. One piece is a single long strand tied in the middle. The other is two strands held together with fabric, each strand with a small comb affixed to interior end.

Maker: unknown

Material: human hair

GUSN: 317704

Accession Number: 1987.873.1-.2