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Collection Reference Number GLC01144.02.03
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 containing the numbers 2 and 3, possibly indicating the number of threads used.
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