Sister Alma Zakel, OSB battenberg laces, 1917-1964
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 1 folder containing Sister Alma Zakel's personal papers and photographs, 1 box containing her battenberg lace patterns, Sister Alma Zakel's battenberg lace pillow and several of her completed decorative household and liturgical lace projects.
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1964
Creator
- Zakel, M. Alma, 1888-1964 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is unrestricted and open to researchers.
Biographical / Historical
Sister Alma Zakel was known for her use of wood bobbins to make battenberg laces. She used the technique to make medallions, handkercheifs, doilies, and altar laces.
Crafting and lacemaking have been an important facet of Benedictine Sisters' lives. Young women out of the St.
Scholastica schools were expected to learn certain skills, including sewing. Sewing could be basic garment hemming and button adornment or "fancy", like embroidery and lace making. Sisters who had learned these skills often left their works to the Archives for preservation.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (1 oversized materials box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago Archives Repository
Archives
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
7430 N. Ridge Blvd.
Chicago Illinois 60645 United States
(773) 764-2413 ext. 203
archives@osbchicago.org