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Vaughn Woolen Mill Blanket
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Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill Blanket (green and red stripes)

People
Associated Person: Odessa Hylton Helms
Date
1903-1920
Places
Weldon
Material/Medium

Wool

Specifications
  • Color: natural wool with green and red striping
  • Dimensions: 73 1/4 x 58 inches
  • Pattern: top and bottom have a green stripe (1  3/4 inch) with narrow red stripes (1/2 inch) on either side
  • Finishing: ends hemmed by hand
Description

This natural wool blanket edged with red and green stripes was woven at Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill by an unknown weaver.

Keywords
Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill, blanket, wool, Buffalo Mountain
Bio Sketch

Odessa Ann Hylton (1895-1986) grew up in the Weldon community near Buffalo Mountain.  Her parents were Solomon and Nannie Bird Hylton.  She married Joseph Luther Helms from the Black Ridge section.