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Circular of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Creator
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Circular of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Young, Brigham. Circular of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ the Latter-day Saints. Young, John W.; Wells, Daniel H.. Salt Lake City, July 11, 1877. 10pp. 8vo. Pamphlet.- Creator
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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The Handy-Volume Shakespeare. Vol. VII.
- Creator
- William Shakespeare
The Handy-Volume Shakespeare. Vol. VII.
The seventh of the thirteen volume collection of Shakespeare's works published by Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. in London ("The Handy-Volume"). The pocket-sized design reflects the influence that Shakespeare's works had on the collective conscience of England and the wider world. To have the bard's words accessible became desirable for the general public instead of them only being accessible to the upper class. Therefore, pocket-sized editions of Shakespeare began to gain in popularity.
This book has an impressive hand-drawn illustration on the fore-edge of a woman in Classical era clothing which can be seen by gently bending the pages height-wise towards the back cover.
The Handy-Volume Shakspeare. AbeBooks.com. Accessed October 27, 2020. https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30301049132.- Creator
- William Shakespeare
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Whale Bone Scrimshaw
Whale Bone Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw is a form of folk art practiced by whalemen in the 19th and early 20th centuries (West). The name comes from the British slang "scrimshanker," meaning one who wastes time (Dorsey). Whaling voyages often lasted four years or more and the work of whaling was dangerous. The men were unable to work at night and they often waited long periods between whale sightings. So to fill the hours and relieve the boredom, they played cards or checkers, and wrote in personal journals, while those with an artistic bent did woodcarving, sketching, knotwork - and make scrimshaw.
The taking of the whale provided scrimshanders, as makers of scrimshaw were called, with plenty of material. Sperm whales provided teeth, all whales provided bone, bowhead and right whales provided baleen (a flexible, black material found in their mouths). Walrus tusks were decorated by those who ventured into Northern waters, and scrimshanders also engraved designs on exotic wood and shells.
They used crude sailing needles or pocket knives whose blades had been specially filed and sharpened, and the rocking movement of the ship, as well as the skill of the artist, produced drawings of varying levels of detail and artistry. Candles black, soot, or tobacco juice was used to bring the engraved design into view.
While some works were purely decorative, many items made from these materials were intended for practical uses. These include napkin rings, canes, knitting needles, pie crimpers, jagging wheels (for cutting pastry), bodkins (for embroidery), swifts (yarn winders), and tools of all sorts for shipboard use (Frank).
This example, dated 1881, is made of whale bone. It shows how a sperm whale would be cut up. The engraving is of high quality, with firm, dark lines, The yellow tone of the bone is because its age. The scrimshander also carved wooden plugs to hide the hollow interior of the bone. Engraved in the bone is a title, "Outline of a Sperm Whale Showing the Manner Of Cutting In," the date, and the city "Newport R.I.," and perhaps the ships name; "Brig Steel Warrior".
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Dorsey, James. Scrimshaw, as American as Jazz. World & I 32, no. 12 (December 2017): 2. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip&db=f5h&AN=126711797&site=eds-live&scope=site.
Frank, Stuart M. Curiously Carved. Magazine Antiques 180, no. 1 (January 2013): 194-203. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip&db=f5h&AN=84977607&site=eds-live&scope=site.
West, Janet. "Scrimshaw." Grove Art Online. 2003; Accessed 9 Mar. 2021. https://www.oxfordartonline.com/groveart/view/10.1093/gao/9781884446054.001.0001/oao-9781884446054-e-7000077190. -
Rock Hammer, Weapon
Rock Hammer, Weapon
Large wedge shaped rock and hide wrapped handle, hammer or weapon. Handle is a curved bone. Old # I-49 -
Green Beaded bag
Green Beaded bag
Beaded bag of white green beads. Lined with brown satin. larger Bead at bottom of bag with with beaded tassel. -
Crocheted Bag
Crocheted Bag
Large crocheted bag with flower pattern in front and back. Crocheted drawstring and oval stuff balls hanging at bottom and on sides. -
Striped asymmetrical hat
Striped asymmetrical hat
Hat made of synthetic tarp-like material in little strips sewn together. Striped with green, brown, and pink. Asymmetrical design with rolled piece of fabric going from center top, and curled to meet right side of hat. Tag reads: Original by Woodmere new york, 22 m.s.c. -
Green Wool Faille Coat
Green Wool Faille Coat
Green wool faille suit jacket/coat with silk ottoman collar and a lace over trim on the collar, matching green wool frog closure, shaped sleeve cuffs with covered button embellishment. Usually worn with a hobble skirt. This green wool coat was purchased by Ella Cook, formerly of Star Valley, WYO., in Kenner Wyom. about 1913. The shawl collar, made of heavy ribbed fabric also originally covered the buttons. Lace over collar. Work with an edging of heavy cord. The chinese frog tripple fastener loop over the fabric covered buttons which accent the front of the coat front. A cumberbun style belt accents the waist with small buttons both front and back. The lower edge of the coat is cut higher in the front, dropping gracefully to knee length in the back. The lower edge of the coat is cut higher in the front, dropping gracefully to knee length in the back. The arrow darts from the waist accent the double pleats which add a slight flair to the skirt. The sleeve is long with a wide cuff with tiny fabric covered buttons accent this beautiful piece of work was just made for the sophisticated young lady. -
Sailor Shirt School Uniform
Sailor Shirt School Uniform
White and navy cotton sailor shirt school uniform, front eyelet and ribbon tie closure, navy collar with white trim, sleeve inseam placket with hand stitched button and loop, removable navy cuffs with handworked buttonholes, bound neck edge, small single welt pocket at left breast. Sailor blouse worn in Germany as a school uniform by Margarete Henschel Lamprecht. Donated in 1985. -
Police Jacket Gold Buttons
- Creator
- De Rossi & Son Co.
Police Jacket Gold Buttons
English police Uniform jacket with gold Scottish Highland. No buttons on pockets/ navy jacket. Shoulder epaulets with silver metal buttons. Four exterior pockets and interior breast pockets. Single back vent. De rossi and son Co.- Creator
- De Rossi & Son Co.
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Taupe Faux Fur Coat
- Creator
- Borgana Borg Deluxe Clean this fabric by fur coat method do not brush, card, press or steam
Taupe Faux Fur Coat
Taupe heavy A-line faux fur winter coat. Mink collar with standup fake fur underneath coat. Raglan sleeves, Satin lining with elastic cuffs inside the outer sleeve. Center front closures include 3 large rattail braid covered buttons.- Creator
- Borgana Borg Deluxe Clean this fabric by fur coat method do not brush, card, press or steam
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Sequin Formal Peplum
Sequin Formal Peplum
Softly draped formal with sequin trim. Shoulders became wider and padding revived again in 1985. Skirt is straight with slit in front and has a partial peplum starting at natural waist and ending at hips. Golden sequin designs on both front shoulder/bust areas. Lapped zipper with snaps at left side seam. Snap closures at both cuffs. -
Velvet Beaded Collar Dress
Velvet Beaded Collar Dress
Purple crepe dress. Set in sleeves. Velvet cuffs and Peter Pan collar. Beading on collar and cuffs. Radiating darts on both sides and back. French darts on the front. Snaps, buttons, hook and eye, and lapped zipper closures on center back. Princess lines on back of bodice. Missing belt. -
Pink Lace Jacket/Skirt
Pink Lace Jacket/Skirt
Jacket: Asymetrical closure on left front with button and snaps. Set-in 3/4 sleeves darts on front and back. Pin tucks on back of shoulders. French darts with a shawl collar. Skirt: darts on front and back mid length straight cut skirt. Lapped zipper at side seam with hook and eye closer at waist line. -
Gold Formal Dress/Slip
- Creator
- Slip: Karavan. Dress: Edith Snapp
Gold Formal Dress/Slip
Gold silk satin formal dress. Cowl neckline, bare back in V shape. Buttons down center back, ruching in center front with a sparkly broach. Gathered off the shoulder strap sleeves with sparkly broaches at shoulders. Floor length dress, darts in back. "I made this formal in a clothing class my freshman year 1936-37 in college and wore it many times and loved it. I had a 'pretty back' everyone said. In spite of the low cut, it was modest even in those days." --Edith Snapp- Creator
- Slip: Karavan. Dress: Edith Snapp
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Black Illusion Dress
Black Illusion Dress
Illusion neckline with black beading. Black Netting and Rayon Crepe. Gathered under the bust with diamond shaped bodice. Princess lines on back of bodice. Button closure at center back top of bodice. Lapped zipper at left side seam. Long gathered set-in sleeves with pin tucks at 3/4 length and snap closure at cuffs. Slight a-line skirt with single dart at center front. -
Yellow Floral Dancing Dress
Yellow Floral Dancing Dress
Yellow taffeta purple satin trim lace and floral design in skirt, Applique in skirt, shirring in side bodice, binding on neck edge and armhole, hook & eye and snap left closure. Worn for dating at dances in Salt Lake City. Ripped at right shoulder. -
Black Gold Evening Dress
- Creator
- Callot Soeurs
Black Gold Evening Dress
Evening dress of black beaded silk chiffon. Georgette, sleeveless, scoop bias neckline, hand beaded dress with cabbage rose on the right side and a black and gold satin trim on the right (the beaded overdress is unattached on both sides, shoulder closure). Block slip.- Creator
- Callot Soeurs
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Brown Pattern Dress
- Creator
- Jeau Carol Las Anglos
Brown Pattern Dress
Full length chevron patterned silk dress. Sections stitched together, belt at waistline with mock fabric buttons, snap closer lace collar puff sleeves with lace and elastic cuff. Buttons and snap closers at shoulders. Dress of silk crepe covered collar - beige silk Chiffon trimmed lace sleeves are puffed with beiges trimmed to match the collar. Zippers were not used yet. Note snaps, button closures, and elastic cuff. Snap closure at left side seam.- Creator
- Jeau Carol Las Anglos
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Queen Anne Style Wedding Dress
- Creator
- Fashion by Adeline of California
Queen Anne Style Wedding Dress
Floor length wedding dress with train. Buttons down center back. Queen Anne neckline with lace trim. Full length set-in sleeves, snap closures at cuffs. Cream satin fabric. Cording around waist in ascending v shape in front. Lace trim down center front panels. Darts expanded in back of bodice, darts added to back of shoulders. Shoulder pads.- Creator
- Fashion by Adeline of California
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Grey Green Tailor Made
Grey Green Tailor Made
Grey and green tailor made set from Edwardian Era. Jacket: Form fitted, 3/4 length set in sleeves with cording at shoulder seam. Silk trim and pleats at cuffs. Peplum waistline with cording, hook and eye closures down center front, decending v shape trim on front of bodice and smaller version in back. Collar stand neckline with cording. Structural lines all around to fit bodice to the wearer. Skirt: Floor length, silk trim, several swoops around skirt with rouching on top layer of skirt. Tiered trim at bottom three layers. -
Beaver Fur Wool Coat
- Creator
- Wolfer's Ogden Utah. Original styled by WM. Devitz New York. Forstmann 100% Virgin Wool.
Beaver Fur Wool Coat
Forstmann wool brown coat, beaver fur trimmed collar and pointed cuffs, interesting kimono sleeves, back fitted seams, bound buttonhole and covered button hidden under fur collar, other closure is self-fabric belt.- Creator
- Wolfer's Ogden Utah. Original styled by WM. Devitz New York. Forstmann 100% Virgin Wool.
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White Beaded Tailor Made
White Beaded Tailor Made
Jacket/Skirt set. Jacket: Bishop sleeves, hook and eye closures on left side of bodice front. Sheen fabric and beading on front. Sleeves are long with pleats on top outer half. High neck collar with hook and eye closures in center back. Skirt: hook and eye closure in center back, floor length, two stripes of satin along bottom of skirt, slight a-line by having bottom section slightly wider between two stripes than above them. Wedding dress of Janet McKinlay Richman. -
Blue Green Bodice & Skirt
Blue Green Bodice & Skirt
Blue and green iridescent tafetta, fringe trim, bell sleeves. White eyelet dickie. Eyelet pieces added to create modesty. Lace top, tie closure at center back. Damage: silk is splitting in its age. Matching skirt with tie closure at center back. Donated to this collection in 1981. Has been altered multiple times. Sleeve length seems to have originally been at a cap sleeve, fabric was added to make the sleeves 3/4 to full length. Lace at neckline was also added.
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