Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Bolt, Cloth |
Common Name |
Fabric bolt |
Catalog Number |
2007.19.211 |
Maker |
Churchill Weavers |
Date |
1982-1985 |
Material(s) |
Wool/Plastic (Mylar)/Metal (Metallic Thread)//Metal |
Dimensions |
H-182 W-24.75 inches |
Description |
This is a bolt of Knodel fabric. The fabric is a composite material woven in a plain weave structure with silver and gold metallic threads, silver metallic gimp, Mylar (BoPET), and 2-ply wool yarns. The warp consists of Mylar and silver metallic threads, and the weft consists of the three types of metallic threads, Mylar, and blended wool yarns in mint green. The overall pattern consists of three mint green stripes bordered in silver gimp and separated by a pinstripe of Mylar accented with iridescent Mylar thread. Stripe sets are bordered to one side by a stripe consisting of gold metallic thread. In between the sets of three wool stripes are slightly wider strips of Mylar also bordered in silver gimp and gold metallic thread. The long edges are selvedge on the piece. One short-end is finished with an open socket sleeve. The opposite end has a closed socket sleeve in which a metal rod is inserted. |
Notes |
This bolt of fabric was made for Gerhardt Knodel, a textile artist based in Michigan. His work combines texitles and fibers with archectural themes. He worked with companies like Churchill Weavers in the early 1980s to create cloths made with clear PVC, metallic thread, and cotton yarn. Churchill Weavers was started in 1922 by David Carroll and Eleanor Churchill in Berea, Kentucky. The company produced luxury hand-woven fabrics such as throws, baby blankets, ties, wraps and commissioned art pieces. In 1973, Lila and Richard Bellando bought the business from Mrs. Churchill. Churchill Weavers closed in 2007. That same year, the Kentucky Historical Society was able to purchase the collection which includes museum artifacts such as looms, fabric samples, finished woven pieces, and designs, as well as archival materials such as photographs, account ledgers, advertisement materials, business records and films. |
Collection |
Churchill Weavers Collection |
People |
Churchill, David C. Churchill, Eleanor Belando, Lila Bellando, Richard Knodel, Gerhardt |
Subjects |
Art Cloth Fabrics Textile art Textile industry Textiles Weaving |
Search Terms |
Berea (Ky.) Kentucky Churchill Weavers Madison County (Ky.) textile |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |