CASCO — Raymond-Casco Historical Museum will host Cathy Corbett for a program on “Braided Rugs In Maine” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. The museum is on Route 302.
Corbett, a Maine native, 25-year resident of Otisfield and the owner of the Oxford Mill End Store, will share her knowledge of all of the aspects of hand-braided rugs.
Included will be information about the history of braided rugs and why they were created, what materials were most commonly used, color choices and the passing along of these pieces from one generation to the next. She will also be including insightful information concerning the production of wool material in Oxford at the woolen mill that operated there for more than 150 years.
Corbett will also have several braided rugs displayed as well as the tools that are used to make a braided rug. She will demonstrate how these tools are used.
For more information visit www.raymondcascohistory.org or call Pam Grant at 655-2438.
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