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The Mission of the Kenilworth Historical Society is to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the unique history, architecture, and traditions of the village and to foster an appreciation of Kenilworth’s heritage through museum exhibits, curatorial work, social gatherings, educational programs, and the coordination of architectural tours.<\/h4> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Portrait of George Maher, c. 1900, KHS<\/i><\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Kenilworth Historical Society<\/h3>\n

The Kenilworth Historical Society is celebrating over 100 years as Kenilworth\u2019s official guardian of memories via our collection of written material, artifacts, and images accumulated through the years. We would be happy to welcome new members, volunteers and board members to our organization. For any questions give us a call or email us<\/a>.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An umbrella swift is a textile-working device utilized to hold a hank of yarn in place while it is being wound into a yarn ball. The umbrella swift is a common type of swift developed in the United States during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This particular umbrella swift is double-caged, with struts extending outward from two hub locations on the central rod in an accordion manner. The struts move toward the lattice-patterned ribs. This umbrella swift is likely composed of whale bone and ivory. The central rod is decorated with carved ivory, and features a cup-shaped finial ornament with red pigment inlay and abalone. The engraving and carving of bone or ivory is known as scrimshaw, an art form created by whalers and typically completed on shipboard. Scrimshaw can be found in practical items, such as this umbrella swift. In fact, sailors produced scrimshaw as gifts for loved ones back at home.<\/p>

This featured artifact belonged to Elizabeth Hubert Malott, who resided in Kenilworth with her husband and three kids for many years. Malott devoted much of her life to philanthropic work. Malott likely acquired this umbrella swift through her recreational needlepointing. According to her daughters, Malott was an excellent seamstress.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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