🧦 September Artifact of the Month: Wool Baby Sock
- Melanee Olsen
- Sep 16
- 1 min read
Each month, the McQuarrie Memorial Museum highlights a special artifact from our collection. For September, we feature a humble but meaningful item: a baby sock, hand-knitted by Maria Griswold Phillips and donated by Carol P. Martin.
While sheepherders were less common in Washington County than in other areas, many pioneer families raised sheep. Wool was processed at the Cotton Factory in Washington City, and women often used the thread to knit clothing and household items.
This tiny sock is a reminder of the skill, resourcefulness, and love that went into caring for families on the frontier.
Stop by Room 2 to see this artifact in person!
The Artifact of the Month series at the McQuarrie Memorial Museum (also known as the DUP Museum or Pioneer Museum) highlights unique items from our collection that share the stories of pioneer life. Each artifact offers a glimpse into the heritage we preserve for future generations.
