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MAFA2023-031
Description
| Weaver | Gay McGeary |
|---|---|
| Source | On page 84 of Made in Alabama an image is given for a draft in the Martin Marshall’s Daybook (1802-1844) Claiborne, Monroe Co. Anonymous Collection Cat 108. The photo of the early draft is labeled "Mock Dimity & Huckaback with 4 Stripes." |
| Yarn | 20/2 unmercerized natural cotton warp, 10/1 & 5/2 unmercerized natural cotton weft |
| EPI | 40 |
| Purpose | Towels |
| Guild | Instructor |
|---|---|
| Collection | MAFA 2023 Towel Exchange |
| # Shafts | 4 |
| Weave Name | Huck,Huckaback |
| Weave Category | Plain Simple |
Weaver Notes
I wet finished the towel by boiling it in water with dawn detergent for one hour and laid it flat to dry.
I used a 19th century draft for a southern counterpane from Martin Marshall an Alabama weaver. I have not been able to find the original owner of the draft attributed to a private owner in the Made in Alabama book.
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