Name/Title
ATCO Thread Sample SwatchesEntry/Object ID
2025.55.1Description
24 long, skinny cards each with 20 tasseled samples of thread in a variety of colors. At the left of each sample is listed the color name and number as assigned by the American Thread Company. These names and numbers correspond with the accompanying index cards which list the thread names, numbers, and on which sample card the colors can be found. Each card has a punched hole in the top left, indicating they were once held together on a ring.Use
Sample cards like these would have been show to prospective buyers so they could see the offered selection and pick which colors they wanted to purchase.Collection
American Thread Company CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Card, SampleNomenclature Primary Object Term
Sample, SalesNomenclature Class
Merchandising T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-C-5Category
PermanentDate
July 20, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
July 17, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
July 20, 2025
