Hog Island Wool from Mt Vernon, Virginia
This 100% wool comes from the Mount Vernon Hog Island sheep, a rare historic breed. They are an 18th-century breed similar to the type of sheep raised by George Washington over 200 years ago at his Virginia Estate.
This breed is currently listed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy "Critical" list
There are approximately 50 head in existence at Mount Vernon.
This breed is currently listed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy "Critical" list
There are approximately 50 head in existence at Mount Vernon.
Natural White Hog Island Roving
Natural undyed Hog Island wool roving! A soft shade of creamy off white. Excellent general purpose fiber for spinning, very well suited for any purpose - dyes wonderfully! Available in 8 ounce bumps!
$
22.00
Natural Black Hog Island Wool Roving
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Natural Hog Island wool roving in black. "Black" in Hog Island actually ends up a variegated black/brown wool; medium coarse properties, excellent utility and outerwear fiber, very well suited to period costume use! This wool is available each year in limited quantities. Available in 8 ounce bumps!
Natural Hog Island wool roving in black. "Black" in Hog Island actually ends up a variegated black/brown wool; medium coarse properties, excellent utility and outerwear fiber, very well suited to period costume use! This wool is available each year in limited quantities. Available in 8 ounce bumps!
$
24.00
