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In different lights, the gray stripes in this blanket appear to be lavender or blue.
Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill Blanket (gray stripes)

People
Associated Person: Nannie Thompson Sowers
Date
1903-1920
Places
Union
Material/Medium

Wool

Specifications

Colors:  natural wool with gray stripes

Dimensions: 80  1/2  x  60 inches

Pattern: border of narrow gray stripes on either side of half-inch central stripe woven 10 1/2 inches from ends

Finishing: machine-hemming on ends

Description

This wool blanket has a border design of gray stripes on each end.

Keywords
blanket, wool, sheep, Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill
Bio Sketch

Nannie L. Thompson Sowers (1875-1969) was married to John Anderson Sowers (1869-1964).  They had a farm in the Union community near Buffalo Mountain and were known for their sheep.