Spool of thread, Canterbury, NH

Object ID:

1954.6934.1

Community:

Kentucky, Pleasant Hill

Description

Spool of dark wood made in one piece. Slightly raised near end holes. Over half of spool is wound with white silk thread. Between-centers turned spool of diffuse-porous hardwood, possibly mahogany.

Kentucky Pleasant Hill

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