Name/Title
Spool from Hanks Silk MillEntry/Object ID
2023.50.1Description
Wooden spool that once held silk sewing machine thread manufactured at Hanks Silk Mill in Mansfield, CT. One end labeled Hank's Machine Twist, established 1810. The other end labeled Hanks, best 100 yds silk.Context
Hanks Silk Mill in Mansfield, CT was the first silk mill in the United States.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Spool, SewingNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
1-1/4 inDiameter
1 inLocation
Location
Cabinet
Thread CaseRoom
Dunham Hall Library Reading Room* Untyped Location
Main Museum BuildingCategory
StorageDate
December 2, 2023Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Dec 2, 2023Created By
historian@millmuseum.orgCreate Date
December 2, 2023Updated By
historian@millmuseum.orgUpdate Date
December 3, 2023
