"Fancy work" was the name often referred to decorative needlework done on a variety of textiles. Just about everything you could think of was embellished. I've even seen ads for embroidery patterns for bags to hold soiled handkerchiefs :)
Here are a few things from my collection:
So it isn't surprising that suffragists used their sewing skills to raise funds for the cause. Selling different sewn objects was often a lucrative money maker at bazaars.
From Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Here are a few things from my collection:
Splasher--usually hung above a basin and wash pitcher to protect the wall from bathing water.
Tobacco bag
Pin cushion
Button Bag
I just wrote a post about my (now former) redwork collection. https://withstringsattached.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-new-home-for-redwork.html
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely embroideries there, Michelle. I cannot believe that soiled hankies were put into something so beautiful.Love the red work lady.
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