Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readSewing & Native American itemsHowe sewing machine is one of the very first sewing machines, invented in 1846, and has beautiful inlay decoration.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readChristopher Riding DisplayHe was a tin smith, instrumental in decorating a lot of our buildings. The evidence of his work is still in existence today.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readThe Loom RoomThis was a community loom designed to make large rugs, carpets, or heavy draperies.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readCotton Mission IndustrySouthern Utah was settled by pioneers who were sent here by Brigham Young to grow cotton.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readThe Music RoomThe bass drum was commissioned to be built by Joseph Smith in 1838.
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readSilk Industry in Southern UtahOne silkworm cocoon can have up to two miles of silk thread. Silk skeins are thinner than a piece of hair!
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readFriendship QuiltThere are 160 names on that quilt of the ladies who contributed their pieces of silk to it!
Teresa OrtonNov 10, 20201 min readMilitary JacketsThis very rare Nauvoo Legion bodyguard jacket was worn by Erastus Snow.