Amesbury Millyard - Coming Soon! September 2024
Kate is hard at work weaving a tapestry on the walls of Mill No. 2, aka Amesbury Industrial Supply. The mural honors the industrial history of Amesbury, focusing on Mill No. 2 and its role in the town's textile industry. Influenced by weaving classes she took in college, Kate's design incorporates a woven twill background, reminiscent of the cloth once produced at the mill.
The mural also features interconnected gears symbolizing the importance of waterpower to the mill's operations, while blue tones reflect the Powow River, which powered the machinery. The vignettes capture Mill No. 2's evolution — from 1820s textiles to carriages and automobile body manufacturing in the 1920s — highlighting its ability to adapt over time. The mural serves as a tribute to the women who made up two-thirds of the workforce, celebrating their contributions to New England's industrial legacy.
Sketchbook Color Swatches
Photo Courtesy of Keith Sullivan
Photo Courtesy of Keith Sullivan
This project was made possible by:
The Amesbury Cultural Council is a group of City-appointed volunteers who help fund, promote, facilitate, and improve access to cultural activities and the arts in Amesbury and surrounding communities.
Mass Cultural Council works to elevate our rich cultural life in Massachusetts. We serve the Commonwealth and all who live, work, visit, and play here by amplifying creativity, providing resources, expanding relationships, and championing transformational changes that maintain and grow a thriving creative and cultural ecosystem.
Special Thanks to Greg Jardis and the Amesbury Carriage Museum.
