Name/Title
Circular walnut thread box from the Meyers family, c. 1880Entry/Object ID
1986.35.36Description
Acc. No. 86.35.36
Subject Category: Household, utilitarian
Date or Period: c. 1880
Object: Box, thread
Description: Circular thread box (walnut) when opened reveals individual holes for the placement of various sizes of spools. Center recess section for buttons, pins, etc. Outer sides of box has numbers (thread strength) and slit openings at intervals, for the dispensing of thread. Green colored cloth pin cushion on cover.
Size: H-4 X C-7 inches
History of Object: Interesting Victorian style thread box from the H. H. Meyers family, 2021 Alameda Avenue.
Acquired from:
Jeanette Meyers
Date: 6-18-86
