Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Award |
Catalog Number |
2007.19.176a |
Date |
2007 |
Material(s) |
wood; metal; stone; |
Dimensions |
H-9.5 W-12 D-2.5 inches |
Description |
This is a "Kentucky Crafted" award given to Churchill Weavers in 2007. This is the award and parts b and c are the box. The award has a long narrow rectangular base of wood. There is an upright triangle mounted on the base. There is a white stone circle hanging from a metal hook in the top center. There is an image of two cartoonish hands in a circular shape glazed on the center of stone. There is a light colored inlay in the three corners of the triangle and running the length of the base. Attached to the front of the base is a gold metal plate with inscription "Presented in Recognition Churchill Weavers Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2007". |
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 |
Weaving Textile industry Awards Awards of merit |
Search Terms |
Berea (Ky.) Berea College Kentucky Churchill Weavers |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |