Cotton bolt or bale cover stamped in blue with a peacock sitting on a branch over a trademark stamp that reads: "CONSTITUTION FAMILY SHEETING." And: MADE BY THE LACONIA CO" The stamp at the bottom notes that the bolt or bale contained 54 yards of sheeting.
Material
Cotton
Interpretative Labels
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Cultural/Historical Context
Label
Bales of cotton fabric were wrapped in fabric covers stamped with the name and logo of the company prior to shipping. The yardage of the bale was also indicated, in this case 54 yards.