M.E. Lovell manuscript embroidery book and sample work

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

This collection has been minimally processed and is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

MSS 16943, M.E. Lovell manuscript embroidery book and sample work, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Summary

Extent:
.059 Cubic Feet 1 letter folder and 1 floating textile folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16943, M.E. Lovell manuscript embroidery book and sample work, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the manuscript embroidery book and embroidered linen bag of M.E. Lovell of North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lovell's signature and address are written on the front endpage of the book. The stamp of the stationer that sold the book – F.W. Barry, Beale and Co., Boston – is pasted at the bottom of the rear endpage. The embroidery book contains notes on patterns, two pages of pasted-in articles on Mexican crochet styles, measurements for patterns, illustrations of designs, and fourteen small crochet samples pasted in throughout. Patterns that are present in Lovell's book include "Irish Edge," "Little Shamrock," "Palm Leaves," and "Mexican Crochet." The embroidered linen bag features a decorative crocheted fold-over face and a plain pouch section.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased from Marginalia by the Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia on 23 January 2026.
Physical description:
Fair. The spine is exposed and binding is fragile.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard