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Box for Manufacturer's Thread, superior three cord machine thread, Willimantic Linen Company, Willimantic, Connecticut, undated

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  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-253201

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Description

Willimantic Linen Company's thread is made from combed Sea Island cotton. The spools were patented March 29, 1864. The square green box has an image of the factory on the lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
packaging
thread
textile materials
boxes (containers)

Physical Description

1 box ; 1 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches

Collection Code

EP002

Collection Name

Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

Reference Code

EP002.02.022

Image Dimensions

1 1/4 x 10 3/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Willimantic (Windham county, Connecticut)

Record Details

Material Type

boxes (containers)

Description Level

Item

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