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Metadata
Object Name |
Loom |
Common Name |
Warp Beam |
Catalog Number |
2007.19.2d |
Maker |
Churchill Weavers |
Date |
1925-1975 |
Material(s) |
Wood/Metal |
Dimensions |
L-33 Dia-11 inches |
Description |
This is a warp beam for the demonstration loom. The beam is a cylinder formed of a center metal rod axle and exterior wooden slats. There are round end caps and two center supports, plus two wooden discs floating on the outside of the slats. This warp beam fits to the back of the demonstration loom. |
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 warp beam for a demonstration loom was used by Churchill Weavers for weaving demonstrations and not used in regular production. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Churchill Weavers Churchill, David Carroll Churchill, Eleanor Franzen |
Subjects |
Churchill Weavers Looms Textile industry Textile machinery Textiles Weaving |
Search Terms |
Berea (Ky.) Churchill Weavers Crafts Kentucky Madison County (Ky.) Textiles |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |