Longfellow crochet lace collar, Portland, ca. 1820
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 49075
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Zilpah Wadsworth Longfellow, mother of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wore this crocheted lace collar.
Zilpha W. Longfellow (1778-1851) was the daughter of Peleg and Elizabeth Wadsworth. She grew up in the house her parents built on Congress Street in Portland and she and her husband, Stephen Longfellow, raised their children there.
Other Information
- Title: Longfellow crochet lace collar, Portland, ca. 1820
- Creation Date: circa 1820
- Subject Date: circa 1820
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Linen
- Local Code: 2000.64.3
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Lace and lace making
Dress accessories
Women--Clothing & dress
Collars
Longfellow, Zilpah Wadsworth, 1778-1851--Associated objects
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