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Ribbon bound handmade catalog. Small quarto. Measuring 7½" x 8¾". Consists of 34 typewritten sheets followed by a newspaper clipping and a separately titled "Catalogue of Hand Work" consisting of 24 typewritten sheets. A total of 58 sheets typed rectos only by Mary Scofield Clifford, founder of the Clifford Seminary in 1881, a private female academy. Handmade cover wrapper lettered in purple and gold, folded over the topedge and tied with purple ribbon. Light dampstain at upper left corner, front cover is rubbed, very good or better. A detailed and informative exhibition catalogue with 425 entries, consisting of "Relics with interesting histories: 139," and "Specimens of woman's work: 286." Organized by a committee of nine women from Union County, which ". has aimed to give the world a glimpse into the life and heart history of the County, feeling assured that in this way alone the work of Union County women can be understood and appreciated." The catalogue documents all manner of embroidery, crochet, cording, weaving, counterpanes, quilting, etc., together with various articles of clothing, jewelry, etc. Also included are paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and artifacts (swords, furnishings, ceramics, silver, etc.) dating from the Confederacy and back to the Revolutionary War period. In addition to physical descriptions, several entries also include historical accounts. For example: "No. 214. Miniature Confederate flag, silk, handmade - with following history: In the battle of Port Hudson, July 8, 1862, Color bearer John W. Greer of Union County, S.C., had his right arm shot off . ." It goes on to say he grasped the flag with his left hand and rushed on, was taken to New Orleans as a prisoner, where a French physician nursed him back to health and the physician's family presented him with this flag. "No. 422. â Aunt Silvey' a favorite servant belonging in slavery times to Mr. Wm. Sims but virtually free for 20 years before emancipation. She claimed to be the daughter of a â Malagasky' chief. Her father was a native African, also the slave of Mr. Sims . ." Many of the items on display were acquired from the Clifford Seminary. Clifford and her husband established this private school in Union, South Carolina to give women educational opportunities. A scarce, one-of-a-kind historical catalogue, documenting significant specimens of woman's work in Union County. Seller Inventory # 546100
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