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Metadata
Object Name |
Crate, Shipping |
Catalog Number |
2007.19.2b |
Date |
1950-1980 |
Material(s) |
Wood/Metal |
Dimensions |
H-55.125 W-37.875 D-48.875 inches |
Description |
This is a shipping crate made of plywood. The crate is rectangular with a flat top at front and slanted back half. The construction is made of a 2x4 framed with sheets of plywood nailed to the frame; the front is a hinged door with an outer 2x2 frame and two interior slats; the door has three hinges on the left side and is latched with three square-head bolts on the right (one bolt missing). The exterior of the crate is painted a light blue and the interior is unpainted. There is an added panel on the back and a small square on the slanted top to repair previous holes. There are multiple stickers and markings on the exterior of the crate: two stickers on the slanted top (one blank and one partially missing); remnants of one sticker on the back; two stickers on the front door (one blanket with remnants of another sticker behind it, one printed with "Craftsmen's Fair"); written in black on door ("PROPERTY OF CHURCHILL WEAVERS / BEREA, KY"); printed on door and right side ("DO NOT LAY ON SIDE" and "UP" with arrow). |
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. This crate is made for the demonstration loom, 2007.19.2a. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Churchill Weavers Churchill, David Carroll Churchill, Eleanor Franzen |
Subjects |
Churchill Weavers Shipping Textile industry |
Search Terms |
Berea (Ky.) Churchill Weavers Crafts Kentucky Madison County (Ky.) Textiles |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |