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Textile Collection

The Collection of the Warren County Historical Society
Art     |     Artifacts     |     Documents     |     Textiles
Our extensive textile collection is the 2nd largest in the Midwest and features:
  • Orville Wright's top hat
  • Mary Todd Lincoln's Shawl
  • Items as far back as 1720
  • Dresses from 1790-1970
  • Commercial items from the 1800’s
  • Women’s Outerwear and Underwear
  • Men’s Clothing
  • International Clothing
  • Uniforms
  • Coverlets
  • Quilts
  • Table and Bed Linen
  • Accessories for both Women and Men​
  • Handmade items from Lace to Fans
  • Hats and Hat Boxes
  • Shoes

Featured Textile Item

Coverlet (1846) | Rachel Lincoln Drake
PictureAssistant Director and Textile Curator, Jeanne Doan shows off the Drake coverlet.
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This hand-stitched coverlet was made by Rachel Lincoln Drake in 1846. The piece was Drake's last, as she worked on it during her "final illness". It is made of fine muslin and employs several forms of stitching including French knots, honeycomb stitch, and sat & stitch. Drake even made her own fringe!

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  • Plan A Visit
    • Harmon Museum >
      • Harmon Museum >
        • History of Harmon Museum
      • The Museum Shop >
        • Finnegan Book
      • The Village Green
      • Research Library
      • Special Exhibits
      • Group Tours
    • 1795 Beedle Log Cabin >
      • 1795 Beedle Log Cabin
      • History of the Beedle Log Cabin
      • Relocation & Restoration
      • Saturdays at Beedle Cabin
    • WCHS Collection >
      • Art
      • Historical Artifacts
      • Textiles
      • Documents
      • Collection Information >
        • Collections Policy
  • Events
    • ⭐ Events Calendar ⭐
    • Adult History Camp
    • Antique Show
    • Art Contest: Golden Lamb 220 Years
    • Art Exhibitions
    • Black Bag Bingo
    • Cemetery Tours
    • Flea Market - Attic Treasures
    • Ghost Walk / Hunt
    • Glendower Christmas Sale 🎄
    • The Great Dinner Raffle
    • Lunch & Learn >
      • Lunch & Learn Tickets
      • Lunch & Learn Video Archive
    • Saturdays at the Beedle Cabin
    • Special Events
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Donate >
      • "Celebrate Our Future" Capital Campaign
    • Volunteer
  • Facility Rental
  • Kids & Education
    • Lena Iorns Award
    • Saturdays at the Beedle Cabin
    • Schools Tours
  • Blog
  • About
    • FAQ
    • About Us >
      • Board and Staff
      • History of Our Properties
      • History of WCHS
      • Research Library
      • WCHS Collection
    • Community History >
      • In Honor & Remembrance
      • Lunch & Learn Video Archive
      • William Elmer Harmon
    • Partner Organizations
  • Contact
  • "Celebrate Our Future" Capital Campaign