Printing Blocks

Printing block for Puritan thread.

The image depicts a metal printing block displaying a mirrored and embossed design for a product called "PURITAN" with a trademark indication. It states "12000 YARDS" and has other details such as "40", indicating the thread size, "3 CORD", and "LEFT TWIST COTTON THREAD". The text also mentions "THE AMERICAN THREAD CO." and references the locations "WILLIMANTIC, CONN." and "HOLYOKE, MASS., U.S.A". Below, it has "SUCCESSOR", followed by an undecipherable number. The background appears to be of a wooden surface, and the block itself shows signs of wear, highlighting its likely vintage nature and use in historical printing or manufacturing processes.