Porter-Waring Family Material Culture Collection

Collection

Identifier: M360

Staff Only

Abstract

The Porter and Waring families have long histories in Colorado. The collection consists of various lace and/or embroidered items including table cloths, doillies, pillow covers, clothing, animal fur, and a wedding dress dating to 1938.

Dates

1890-1925

Creator

White, Ted (Edward D.) (Person)

Condition Description

Materials appear to be in good, well-preserved condition. Many items are stained and/or have small tears/fraying.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright not evaluated: The copyright and related rights status of this Item has not been evaluated. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. See: https://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/?language=en

Extent

24.25 Linear Feet (Eight (8) large textile boxes, two (2) flat boxes.) ; Textile boxes: 30 x 24 x 5 inches. Flat boxes: 25 x 21 x 3 inches.

Additional Description

Content Description

Several boxes and containers of various textile materials collected by the Porter/Waring family (ancestors of donor, Ted White). Materials include many lace tablecloths, doilies, and other artifacts.

Custodial History

Materials donated by Ted and Nancy White. All materials were collected by the Whites' relatives in the Porter and Waring families, both of which have long histories in Denver and Colorado.