Object Record
Metadata
Accession # |
2007.14.2 |
Item Name |
Blanket |
Description |
An off-white wool rectangular blanket, circa 1905. It is woven in a twill weave. The top edge is finished with a blue blanket stitch. The bottom edge is finished with a white blanket stitch. Woven into the blanket at either end is a series of blue stripes of varying widths. The blanket is similar to (2007.14.1). |
Date |
1905 CIRCA |
Provenance |
The woollen blanket belonged to the donor's grandfather, Leonard Awrey, who farmed at Concession 2, Lot 28 in Erin Township, near Mimosa. Mr. & Mrs. Awrey first lived in Eramosa where the donor's father, Ernest, was born. They moved to the farm in 1904-1905. According to the donor, the wool was recycled from another use and taken by Mr. Awrey to the Harris Woollen Mill in Rockwood circa 1905. Here it was made into a blanket. The old material must have been bleached as well. |
Person \ Organization |
Harris Woolen Mill Awrey, Leonard |
Place |
Erin Twp. Mimosa Rockwood |