Simplicity Time Saver Stretch Knit, Pick-a-Knit Pattern #8602 to make girls' pull-over tops with various necklines and sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, "sown shoe maker Thread," stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift and knitting stockings, "making 13 bax" [bags?]. Fragment, docketed by…
Easy McCall's Pattern #3298 to make an unlined jacket, long-sleeved top with shoulder pads and back neckline opening, flared skirt, and tapered and pleated pants in stretch knit, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about…
One b/w photograph of a passenger riding up Aspen Mountain on the Lift One chairlift. She is identified as June Kirkwood, and is knitting as she rides. The photo was taken by a person on the chair in front of her. The town of Aspen is visible below.…
Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings. Autograph document, 1 page.
McCall's Stitch 'N Save Pattern #4220 to make a top with dropped shoulders, wide set-in sleeves, and patch pockets and shorts with an elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, both in stretch knits, including illustrations of the finished pieces…
On January 21, 2017, millions of people worldwide took part in marches to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. The first protest, which took place in Washington, D.C., was known as the Women's March on…
On January 21, 2017, millions of people worldwide took part in marches to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. The first protest, which took place in Washington, D.C., was known as the Women's March on…
Dorothy Adler poses for her South High School junior portrait in Denver, Colorado. Adler wears her hair styled in a wavy bob with a barrette clip. She wears a knit dress with vertical stripes and a lace collar, and a pearl necklace.
One cotton knit women's hockey sweater, size XL, for the Aspen Mother Puckers hockey team, circa 1975. The sweater is white with green and blue stripes on the sleeves and on the bottom. Across the chest, it reads "Mother Puckers" with a set of red…
The Denver Public Library put out a call for help documenting the Womens March that took over the streets of Denver on Jan. 21.;Brief article that ran following the January 21, 2017 Women‚Äôs March in Denver, held in defense of women‚Äôs rights, and…
The 100 Men Hall was founded in 1894 by 12 civic-minded African American Bay Saint Louis residents who organized under the name "Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association" in order to "assist its members when sick, bury its dead in a…
Oral History Interview with Richard F. DeFreitas, February 27, 2016 Biographical Note: Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1939; son of Josephine (Cotta) and Joaquim DeFreitas; Richard F. DeFreitas‚Äôs mother (1911-1994) was born Lowell her parents,…
Linda Wilder-Bryan is a native and current resident of Savannah, Ga., where she grew up in a large, close-knit family. Wilder-Bryan is active in political and civic efforts. Her son, Lawrence Bryan IV, was murdered in 2015, which inspired her to…
On January 21, 2017, millions of people worldwide took part in marches to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump as the President of the United States. The first protest, which took place in Washington, D.C., was known as the Women's March on…
McCall's Carefree Pattern #5252 to make knit separates including a jacket with tie belt, top with long set-in sleeves, a-line skirt in two lengths, and wide-legged pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and…
Very Easy Vogue Patterns #7148 to make a knit dress with a cowl collar, long set-in sleeves, self tie belt at natural waist, and mid or long length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the…
One b/w negative of an unidentified female in Aspen, circa 1949. She is in ski clothes, including an embroidered jacket, a silky neck scarf and a knit cap with a tassel hanging from the top.
Written on border: "Oct. 1883" Printed on border: "No. 7." "Blouse-shaped costume in fuchsia-red foulard, trimmed with the new bêge lace. Cavalier collar of silk cambric ; knitted gaiters. Pattern, 1s. 7d."
This issue of the Geothermal Progress Monitor (GPM) is the 11th since the inception of the publication in 1980. It continues to synthesize information on all aspects of geothermal development in this country and abroad to permit identification and…
One b/w photograph of Mary Eshbaugh Hayes with her skis, 1952. Written on the back is "Me, all set for skiing- sweater Loretta knit me for Christmas." There is also a 2.25" negative of this image.
