Model of Thread Mill

Model

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Windham Textile and History Museum

Front View: The image depicts a detailed miniature model of a two-story thread mill, showcasing intricate interiors, including furniture, factory items, and various accessories meticulously arranged across both levels. The walls exhibit a stone-like texture, and several large windows allow for a view inside. A note leaning against the model provides context or information about the display. The overall setup presents a charming and nostalgic representation of past factory life, captured in a creative and artistic format.
Front View

The image depicts a detailed miniature model of a two-story thread mill, showcasing intricate interiors, including furniture, factory items, and various accessories meticulously arranged across both levels. The walls exhibit a stone-like texture, and several large windows allow for a view inside. A note leaning against the model provides context or information about the display. The overall setup presents a charming and nostalgic representation of past factory life, captured in a creative and artistic format.

Name/Title

Model of Thread Mill

Entry/Object ID

2025.13.01

Description

Scale handmade model of a generic 19th-century stone-and-timber thread mill, complete with furniture, crates, barrels, spools, etc.

Use

To illustrate the exterior and interior design of 19th-century thread mills for modern audiences.

Context

Although a generic mill and meant to depict any specific thread mill, the model ably illustrates the look and feel of a 19th-century Connecticut thread mill. According to the donor, it was exhibited by the artist at a state fair and won best in show. The Museum presumes that the donor and artist were the same person.

Collection

Education Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Petro, Marjorie

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Model

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Includes base.

Height

17 in

Depth

12-1/2 in

Length

32 in

Material

Wood

Location

Location

Exhibit Room

Thread Mill Square

* Untyped Location

Main Museum Building

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Skarzenski, Aaron

Date

December 7, 2024

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jan 5, 2025

Examined By

Eves, J.

Recommendations

Should be exhibited within a glass case.

Provenance

Provenance Detail

According to the donor, the model was created to exhibit in a state fair, where it won best in show.

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

See photo

Created By

historian@millmuseum.org

Create Date

January 5, 2025

Updated By

historian@millmuseum.org

Update Date

January 5, 2025