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Textileworking ➔ Spools Of Thread (12)

Identifier:
1992.58.3
Description:
11 spools of thread with paper labels; 1 spool of thread on wooden spool. Spools with paper labels are made of the thread wound up into small skein type units with a purple and black label wrapped around the thread. There are three different colored threads; black, light brown and a gray-green color. //// The wooden spool is wound with bright green thread. The sides of the spool are embossed with blue lettering.;RECOMMENDATION: Accept METHOD & SOURCE: Gift, Marilyn Gubbins, Grand Rapids, MI. RELEVANCE: These spools are typical of the types of threads available to west Michigan residents in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. OTHER COLLECTIONS: We have other items in the collection thast relate to sewing and textile work. Can use these specifically in the 'GR 1890's' exhibit.KANDL01;KANDL01;1) LABELS PRINTED WITH GOLD LETTERING READING: 'PH. VRAU/ A. LILLE'. 10 spools have red, black and gold labels wrapped around them.;IMPRINTED ONTO SIDES OF THE WOODEN SPOOLS IN BLUE LETTERING: BELDING BROS 7 CO/ EMBROIDERY SILK/ 3 YDS//// BELDING'S SILKS ARE THE BEST.''. |
Date:
1895 – 1905
Materials:
Cotton, Silk, Paper
Dimensions:
1" h 1.5" w
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Source:
Gift Of Marilyn Gubbins
Exhibit/Program:
Newcomers: The People of this Place (after 2008)
Related Entity:
Marilyn Gubbins (donor)
Marilyn Shaw Gubbins was married on November 21st, 1953 at Messiah Lutheran Church.