Name/Title
Shrimpton's English Brass PinsEntry/Object ID
2016.29.2Description
Four packets of "Shrimpton's English Brass Pins". Each packet is wrapped in a piece of heavy pink wrapping paper on which is written "Manufactured Expressly for John Gislason, Dry Goods & Groceries, Drugs, Patent Medicines, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Notions and General Merchandise, Washington Island, Wis." Each packet contains 360 pins and some Gislason advertising slogans, which are revealed as the packet is unwound. The four packets are bound together (loosely) with a narrow piece of the pink wrapping paper. There is a narrow strip of writing, regarding Alfred Shrimpton & Bros. of Redditch, Eng., which borders the main label.Acquisition
Accession
2016.29Source or Donor
Tom MulinixAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Pin, StraightNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Fastener, TextileNomenclature Primary Object Term
NotionNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsSearch Terms
businesses in: Door County, general stores, Gislason's Store, Washington Island, household itemsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Mulinix, TomPerson or Organization
Gislason, JohnGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: The source of this item is Gene & Elaine Gislason, from Washington Island, and later of Sturgeon BayCreate Date
January 9, 2017Update Date
September 23, 2026
