
Wool: From Shearing to Cloth
Sheep’s wool was an important part of Jamestown’s pastoral economy until the early 20th century. The JHS collection includes three of the tools used to process
wool.

Sheep’s wool was an important part of Jamestown’s pastoral economy until the early 20th century. The JHS collection includes three of the tools used to process
wool.

The September 2025 exhibit in Jamestown Town Hall includes emblems, badges and pins that help to identify the allegiance and authority of the wearer.
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