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Collection Reference Number GLC01144.02.02
From Archive Folder Collection of a diary and weaving patterns belonging to Deborah Sylvester, a weaver 
Title Weaving pattern
Date ca. 1760-1785
Author Sylvester, Deborah (fl. 1760-1785)  
Document Type Miscellany
Content Description Date inferred from Sylvester's journal (GLC01144.01). Includes columns and rows, and indicates number of threads to use. Contains two pattern drafts.
Subjects Women's History  Textile  Artisans  
People Sylvester, Deborah (fl. 1760-1785)  
Theme Women in American History; Merchants & Commerce; Industry
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information It is apparent from Sylvester's journal that she worked as a weaver in Scituate, Massachusetts. One of her clients, Joshua Jacob, was a member of the Scituate militia and a possible participant in the Battle of Lexington.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859