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Box for J. & P. Coats Best Six Cord Spool Cotton thread, location unknown, undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

GUSN

GUSN-253264

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Description

The yellow box is for one dozen 125 yard spools of 40 fast black for hand and machine. The box reads "Five Inch United States Standard Measure." A lion and eagle are part of the centerpiece image which has decorated borders. A small piece of the lid paper on the side is missing leaving a white patch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Physical Description

1 box ; 1 x 6 1/2 x 3 inches

Collection Code

EP002

Collection Name

Ephemera collection, 2011 donation

Reference Code

EP002.02.042

Image Dimensions

1 x 6 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Record Details

Material Type

boxes (containers)

Description Level

Item

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