Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences graded embroidery examination with stitch samples, 1919

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Summary

Creator:
Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Abstract:
Collection comprises a four-page embroidery examination completed in ink by Mrs. Fred Kennedy in Norfolk, Nebraska, including 6 stitch samples. The exam did not provide the questions, and has been annotated by the person who graded it, who also attached four typed comments to the stitch samples. Includes original mailing envelope.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (11 items)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11200

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises a four-page embroidery examination completed in ink by Mrs. Fred Kennedy in Norfolk, Nebraska, including 6 stitch samples. The exam did not provide the questions, and has been annotated by the person who graded it, who also attached four typed comments to the stitch samples. Includes original mailing envelope.

Biographical / historical:

The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1916 by Mary Brooks Picken. The school combined correspondence courses with classroom instruction in dressmaking, millinery, cooking, fashion design, beauty, and homemaking. It attracted students from around the world and enrollment climbed to almost 300,000 women. It reached thousands more through its newsletters and other publications.

Acquisition information:
The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences graded embroidery examination with stitch samples was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, May, 2016

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0075

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Embroidery.
Names:
Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture
Kennedy, Fred, Mrs.

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[Identification of item], Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences graded embroidery examination with stitch samples, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.