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Case, Thread
Object/Artifact
Three ivory thread barrels with screw tops, separate reels inside, one with early single ply very fine cotton (?) thread. Turned groove decoration at top and bottom; thread holes. 1.5"" high.
G88.072.1-3
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800 - 1830
ivory
thread
container
thread holder