Textiles
wool dyed at Pleasant Hill
heated dye pot
Spinning
preparing the thread
spinning wheels
spinning wheel and winding wheels
Weaving at Pleasant Hill
loom
smaller loom
weaving work area
Their First Sewing Machine
Shakers sought to use the latest technology
From the Museum's Collection
women's dress cape
men's clothing
silk cloth woven at Pleasant Hill
Silk was produced on the Second floor of the East Family Sisters' Shop
1.
Silkworm eggs
2.
the Silkworm
3.
Mulberry Leaf
4.
the Cocoon
5.
the Silk filaments
6. the moth with lays the eggs
Quilted petticoat
button appliqué hanging
miniature bonnet
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