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Sewing Society (New York, N.Y.) minutes

 Collection — othertype: SC-182
Identifier: SFHL-SC-182

Abstract

The collection contains the minutes, 1833-1853, of the Sewing Society which was established in 1833 by a group of New York Orthodox Quaker women. Its mission was to prepare clothing for the poor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1833-1853

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

The Sewing Society was established in 1833 by a group of New York Orthodox Quaker women. Its mission was to prepare clothing for the poor.

Extent

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 vols.(1 folder)))

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--New York Yearly Meeting. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1997.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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