Shawl belonging to Catherine Fearn

Item — Box: 1, Object: 8

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection:

The contents in this collection include photos, documents, and textiles.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1824 - 1986

Creator

From the Collection: Steele and Fearn Families (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear foot (1 Box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

"According to family accounts, this shawl was given to Catherine Fearn around the time of her marriage to Matthew Steele in 1848. The parasol also belonged to Catherine Steele." The parasol is located in Reel 1.