Earmuffs

Object Name:

Earmuffs

Object ID:

1967.063.08 a-b

Date:

1850-1870

Description:

Earmuffs, pair. Each measuring 3.25" x 2.50". Brown silk velvet (black at one time) outside; lining of plain woven, possibly homespun, of S-twist red wool single yarns, whip stitched to the velvet. Opening: machine-stitched casing securing an internal metal frame that conforms to the ear. Raw edges seamed 0.25" on sides with machine stitches. Each muff hand stitched to a knot of jute gimp, with a loop in the middle of the cord.

Material:

Textile
Silk
Velvet
Wool
Jute

Dimensions:

W-5 L-7 inches

Provenance:

Belonged to Woodbury or Sawyer family of Weare and Henniker, NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Ruth A. Woodbury and Dorcas L. Woodbury

People:

Woodbury, Sawyer, Woodbury, Ruth A. (1902-1985), Woodbury, Dorcas L. (1907-1980)

Subjects:

Earmuffs, Earrings, Velvet, Jute, Winter, Accessories