Warp: natural cotton. Binder: natural cotton. Pattern: blue dyed wool. This coverlet is an excellent example of multi-tonal float work, woven by a very competent weaver. The three areas of float work; pattern, warp, and half warp and half pattern...
Warp: natural cotton. Binder: natural cotton. Pattern: blue dyed wool. The dimensional quality of this early float work coverlet is best seen with the dark "tables" (large solid blue squares) up. The warp threads on the bottom end make the...
Warp: natural cotton. Binder: natural cotton. Pattern: blue dyed wool, red dyed wool, green dyed wool. The three color combination used here is striking. The coverlet has no border. The fringes are applied. The coverlet is seamed down the center.
Warp: natural cotton. Binder: natural cotton. Pattern: blue dyed wool. Applied owners mark in brown wool cross-stitch (D.A.M.) appears along the opposite side of the coverlet. The coverlet is seamed down the center.
High collar, wool bodice with pattern woven throughout, no ornamentation, hook and eye closure down center front, tapered waist which flares, panel down either side of front opening, three panels down back, gross-grain interior waist band. Bodice...
Factories; Industry; Construction; Construction workers
A construction worker is facing the camera in a framed out structure. There is no defined inside structure, just frame work. There is a large triangular support structure under one of the beams along the ceiling. There are pipes also visible...
This is a photograph of the new pattern shop decorated for a grand opening celebration at Dexter Folder Company. Food and refreshment were served after the ceremony. This is a large room with cloth draped around the ceiling. There are chairs set up...
