Skip to main content

Eleanor Walsh sewing thesis garments

 Series — Box: OSBCHI-B-SSA-52.a., Object: 1-7

Scope and Contents

Eleanor Walsh constructed miniature garments in cotton and muslin from some of the patterns to demonstrate her ability in dressmaking and garment construction. A handwritten label, reading E. Walsh, was pinned to the nightgown.

Gored Skirt
1
Placket Facing
2
Child's Drawers
1
Child's Underwaist
1
Shirt Sleeve Opening
2
Nightgown
1

Dates

  • Creation: 1910

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The materials in this collection are unrestricted.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository

Contact:
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203