Blankets (2) - Wool
Abstract/Description: | This artifact collection consists of two tweed, brown and white, hand woven, blankets. They have turquoise and white stripes at each end. Each blanket measures 76" x 68". CONDITION: These blankets are in good condition with the exception of some fraying on each blanket. Donor's Remarks: Dr. Harris, a horticulturalist, lived in Home Garden, California, in a home on Byron Street. He died in the late 1950's or early 1960's. In 1908 he received a patent on laying or making cement blocks. Mrs. Olga Abernathy, a neighbor of Dr. Harris, received two woven blankets from Dr. Harris just before he died. These blankets were woven by his mother. |
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Title: | Blankets (2) - Wool. |
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Name(s): | Stille, Lois (Mrs.), contributor | |
Type of Resource: | still image | |
Genre: | Artifact | |
Date Captured: | Digitized: 04/23/2004 | |
Other Date: | Donated: 04/07/1984 | |
Abstract/Description: | This artifact collection consists of two tweed, brown and white, hand woven, blankets. They have turquoise and white stripes at each end. Each blanket measures 76" x 68". CONDITION: These blankets are in good condition with the exception of some fraying on each blanket. Donor's Remarks: Dr. Harris, a horticulturalist, lived in Home Garden, California, in a home on Byron Street. He died in the late 1950's or early 1960's. In 1908 he received a patent on laying or making cement blocks. Mrs. Olga Abernathy, a neighbor of Dr. Harris, received two woven blankets from Dr. Harris just before he died. These blankets were woven by his mother. | |
Identifier(s): | AAA.0027 (local) | |
Held by: | Corona Public Library | |
Shelf locator: | Box 17, Basement, A-3 | |
Restrictions on Access: | City of Corona | |
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