Corticelli thread in box

Object/Artifact

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BLUE: The TATTER Textile Library

Name/Title

Corticelli thread in box

Entry/Object ID

2023.7.328

Description

Spool of Corticelli Purse Twist gold color thread in original box. Top reads: "Corticelli Purse Twist Knotless / 1/2 oz. 150 yds. / 1122.8 Gold / Fast Color."

Collection

Linda Ford-Wallace Collection

Category

Thread

Acquisition

Accession

2023.7

Source or Donor

Linda Ford-Wallace Estate

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Nonotuck Silk Company

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1899

Time Period

19th Century

Place

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

thread

Material

Paper, Thread, Wood

Color

Cream, Gold