Nineteenth century handcraft artifacts, 1800-1899

Summary

Creator:

Hargrett Library

Date:

1800-1899

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 9 samples

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Nineteenth century handcraft artifacts, ms1060. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of miscellaneous examples of handcraft from the nineteenth century and includes the following: quilt and drapery scraps from "Woodlands," the Godfrey Barnsley estate in Bartow County, Ga.; primitive painting on paper of shepherdess and animals; paper doll souvenir of the reunion of the Continental Guards, New Orleans, 1885; flower made of straw; handwritten valentine with a sprig of rosemary; needlework done on paper by M. A. Honeywell by using her mouth; decorative paper work; three patterns for embroidery; and embroidered collar, lace and thread.

Custodial history:

The items in this collection all originate from other collections held by the Hargrett Library.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Handicraft -- Georgia -- 19th century.
Valentines.
Quilts -- Georgia -- Bartow County -- 19th century.
Pastoral art -- Georgia -- 19th century.
Straw in art -- Georgia -- 19th century.
Needlework -- Georgia -- 19th century.
Embroidery -- Georgia -- 19th century.
Lace and lace making.
Paper dolls.
Crafts (art genres)

Names:

Confederate States of America. Army. Louisiana Infantry Regiment, 7th. Company A
Honeywell, M. A.

Preferred citation:

Nineteenth century handcraft artifacts, ms1060. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.