Susan Thomas pattern book, Late 18th or early 19th century

Summary

Creator:

Thomas, Susan

Abstract:

This 8-page, hand-sewn manuscript volume is comprised of approximately 24 textile weaving patterns. It appears to date from the late 18th or early 19th century. The covers bear illustrations of a lion, a deer, and a man in a top hat, as well as various words and math problems.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, March 2023

Background

Scope and Content:

This 8-page, hand-sewn manuscript volume is comprised of approximately 24 textile weaving patterns. It appears to date from the late 18th or early 19th century. The covers bear illustrations of a lion, a deer, and a man in a top hat, as well as various words and math problems.

Some of the textile patters are for:

• Stripes
• Pillows
• New plain black velveteen
• Diaper
• Herringbone
• Tick
• Single denim
• Eight shaft cord

The weaving patterns appear to give guidance on the orientation of the warp and weft to achieve a particular textile. The names Susan Thomas and Susan Nichols are inscribed on the inner cover, as well as North Kingston, [Rhode Island].

Biographical / Historical:

No biographical or historical note is available for this finding aid.

Acquisition Information:

2023. M-7730 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Textile fabrics.
Weavers.
Weaving--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Weaving--Patterns.
Deer.
Lion.
Man.
Top hats.

Formats:

Pattern books.