Cranston Woolen Mill Baby Shawl

Title

Cranston Woolen Mill Baby Shawl

Description

Off-white, cream colored embroidered baby shawl made by Sophia Dold Cranston in the 1870's from wool made at the Cranston Woolen Mill in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Sophia died in 1883 at 23 years old. The Cranston Woolen Mill was started by Edward Cranston in the 1820's and then managed by Jeremiah Cranston who was the father of Sophia's husband Francis Edward Cranston. In 1887 his son James took over the business. The Woolen Mill was converted to a flour mill in 1897.

Creator

Sophia Dold Cranston, Wheelersburg, Ohio

Date

1870's

Contributor

Donated by grandson of Sophia- David Cranston

Format

60 cm x 60 cm woolen shawl

Coverage

Wheelersburg, Porter Township, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library