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Two-shaft, weft-faced woven Vaughn Woolen Mill coverlet from Shelor family
Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Vaughn Woolen Mill Coverlet (red, black)

People
Maker/Creator: Unknown
Date
1890-1902
Places
Burks Fork
Material/Medium

Wool, cotton

Specifications
  • Pattern: Checkerboard
  • Colors: red, black
  • Dimensions: 100 x 70 inches
  • Panels: two (35 inches wide) joined and hemmed with hand-stitching
Description

This red and black coverlet was woven at Vaughn Woolen Mill by an unknown weaver.   It is a two-shaft, weft-faced weave.

Keywords
Two-shaft weft-faced coverlet, Vaughn Woolen Mill
Notes

Two-panel coverlets were produced at Vaughn Woolen Mill until 1903, when new looms made single-panel coverlets possible.

This is one of two very similar coverlets in the collection that are two-shaft, weft-faced weaving.