Carroll County Farm Museum elicits help from Williamsburg textile experts to identify artifacts

Six women with a shared passion for history came together this week at the Carroll County Farm Museum to assess antique textiles. As clothing, hand towels, horse apparel, and various other items were delicately removed from boxes, each textile sparked delight and discussion among the group.

Elaine Shirley, of New Windsor, 65, who has served as the museum’s curator for about a year, said understanding items in the farm museum’s textile collection will be the first step in highlighting their...