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Vaughn Woolen Mill blanket
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Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill Blanket (vertical striping)

People
Associated Person: Clara Bolt
Date
1903-1920
Places
Burks Fork
Material/Medium

Wool

Specifications
  • Color: natural wool with blue striping
  • Dimensions: 82 x 69 1/2 inches
  • Pattern: wide vertical stripes (3 1/2 inches) crossed by a border of four narrow stripes (1 inch wide) at the top and bottom of the blanket
  • Finishing: ends hemmed by hand using blue wool yarn in a blanket-stitch
Description

This blanket is one of a matching set woven by an unknown employee at the Vaughn-Dunn Woolen Mill using locally-sourced wool.  Vertical and horizontal stripes add a decorative value to the utilitarian bedding.

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

Clara Bolt was the daughter of Addison and Anna Delina Whaley Bolt.  Her family lived near the Vaughn Woolen Mill.