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Metadata
Object Name |
Bobbin, Weaving |
Common Name |
Pirn |
Catalog Number |
2007.19.180 |
Date |
ca. 1950 |
Material(s) |
Wood/Cotton/Rayon/Paint |
Dimensions |
H-7.25 Dia-1 inches |
Description |
This is an assortment of 140 (2007.19.180a-jjjjjj) tapered wooden bobbins, also called pirns. The bobbins are cylindrical in shape with a hollowed center, and taper slightly for most of their length, flaring out more sharply at the base. These tapered bobbins have two distinct styles: the first has a series of notches that travel the length of the bobbin ending at the base; the second style has no notches, but is smooth throughout. Many of these bobbins are painted with the following colors at the tapered end: maroon, red, orange, navy, blue, green, black, and some have no added color. All the bobbins are threaded from the base forward with either a cotton or rayon chenille material. The cotton threading is all white in color, while the rayon chenille threading appears in the following colors in Churchill Weavers' color names: palm green, new teal, spa blue, orchid, rose, and apricot brandy. |
Notes |
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 |
Subjects |
Looms Weaving Textile industry Textile machinery Textiles |
Search Terms |
Berea (Ky.) Berea College Kentucky Churchill Weavers |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |