Wool Fiber in the Making

Collection

Identifier: SHL113

Staff Only

Content Description

Produced by Pendleton Woolen Mills, Portland, Oregon. A cardboard sheet describes the process of wool manufacture with photographs, products and descriptions of the 8 stages of the process. Attached to the sheet are physical objects, such as samples of wool and a phial with lanolin. In the back are presented 3 types of wool with photographs and descriptions

Dates

Creation: 1991

Biographical / Historical

Pendleton Woolen Mills is a textile manufacturing company in Pendleton, Oregon. It is known for its Native American blankets and woolen clothing. The company is a family-owned business. It was founded in 1863 by Thomas Kay, an English weaver, who began making woolen products in Oregon. Wool processing occurs in Pendleton-owned mills and much of the manufacturing takes place in Pendleton-owned facilities. The company operates facilities nationwide and abroad.

Extent

1 Sheets (1 folded cardboard sheet of paper with physical objects attached) ; 13" x 10"

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Pendleton Woolen Mills is a textile manufacturing company in Pendleton, Oregon. It is known for its Native American blankets and woolen clothing. Collection consists of a cardboard sheet with text, photographs and attached physical objects describing the process of wool manufacture.