Spool of embroidery floss, Mount Lebanon, NY

Object ID:

1963.14380.7

Community:

Makers

National Spool Cotton

Description

Commercially between-centers turned spool from a sapling of a diffuse porous hardwood, possibly basswood and wound with gold floss. Outside edge of spool end with manufacturer's name is embossed.

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Shaker Museum Spool, Sewing. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=21125. Accessed on September 29, 2024

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