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Coverlet woven in Vaughn Woolen Mill
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Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Vaughn Woolen Mill Coverlet (red, navy)

People
Associated Person: Sherman and Nora Hylton
Date
1890-1902
Places
Burks Fork
Material/Medium

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: Checkerboard
  • Colors: red, navy
  • Dimensions: 99 x 70 inches
  • Panels: two (35 inches wide) joined and hemmed by hand
Description

This navy and red coverlet was woven by an unknown worker at the Vaughn Woolen Mill.  This is a two-shaft weft-faced weaving.

Keywords
Two-shaft weft-faced coverlet, Vaughn's Woolen Mill
Bio Sketch

The earliest known owners of this coverlet were Sherman Waitman Hylton and Lenora Ellen Hylton Hylton who were married in 1903.  It was passed down to their son Leroy Vasco, who was the youngest of ten children (Otie, Ferry, Unice, Moy, Netaree, Wadalee, June, Norene, Ethalene, and Vasco).

Notes

While this two-shaft weft-faced woven coverlet is sturdy, it is not as soft and drapable as the overshot coverlets in our collection (which were woven using four heddles/shafts). The wool threads are packed tightly together.