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Striping pattern on Odessa Hylton Helms' blanket
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Coverlets, Cultural Objects

Woven Blanket (brown stripes)

People
Associated Person: Odessa Hylton Helms
Date
Unknown
Places
Weldon
Material/Medium

Wool, linen

Specifications
  • Colors: natural wool with brownish-green stripes
  • Dimensions: 80 x 64 inches
  • Panels: two (32 inches wide) joined and hemmed by hand
  • Repairs:  one hole patched by cross-hatching with wool thread
Description

This simple blanket was woven with a decorative band of eleven stripes (3 1/4 inches total) at each end. The stitching and repair work are skillfully done.

Keywords
blanket, wool, linen
Bio Sketch

Odessa Hylton Helms was the daughter of Solomon and Nannie Bird Hylton of Weldon.