Set of four American Thread spools

Set of four American Thread spools: The image shows four large spools of thread, each in four different colors, arranged on a light surface.
Set of four American Thread spools

The image shows four large spools of thread, each in four different colors, arranged on a light surface.

Name/Title

Set of four American Thread spools

Entry/Object ID

chs-014954

Description

The American Thread spools; one each: 6985 Mightnight, V2003 Scarlet, V.2082 May Rose, and V.6182 Wireless; were from the Chester Manufacturing Company. When they began, they made children's coats under the name of Franette Sportswear. Later, they made children's outfits. - - - The spools were from the Chester Manufacturing Company when they made children's coats. This was from 1949; in fact, every girl wore the same coat to St. Columba's. They all liked the coat, which was grey with wine piping. It was in 1955 that they began under the name of Franette Sportswear, and they made children's outfits.

Collection

Marion Cavallaro Collection

Category

Chester Mfg Co.
Businesses

Acquisition

Notes

4/23/2014 Loaned by Marion Cavallaro for the 2014 Made in Chester exhibit.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Thread

Date made

circa 1950

Place

* Untyped Place

Chester (Village) - Orange County - New York

Dimensions

Height

7 cm

Width

7 cm

Depth

17.1 cm

Dimension Notes

Quantity 4 each.

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

April 19, 2025