Ponemah Carded Wool for Handspinning

Object/Artifact

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Windham Textile and History Museum

4-oz bag of Ponemah Yarn Carded Wool for Handspinning: The image shows a clear plastic bag containing wool labeled as "PONEMAH YARN" from the Quinnehticut Woolen Co., displayed prominently along with "100%," suggesting its pure wool content. The packaging is transparent, allowing the wool's hue to be slightly visible, although the focus is primarily on the label's information. The mail address provided is P.O. Box 522, Norwich, Conn. 06360, indicating the location of the yarn provider. The contents weigh four ounces and are specifically noted as being carded wool intended for hand spinning, giving insight into its purpose for crafting or textile work. The bag is slightly crinkled, adding a touch of texture to the image. Set against a plain background, the focus stays firmly on the product itself.
4-oz bag of Ponemah Yarn Carded Wool for Handspinning

The image shows a clear plastic bag containing wool labeled as "PONEMAH YARN" from the Quinnehticut Woolen Co., displayed prominently along with "100%," suggesting its pure wool content. The packaging is transparent, allowing the wool's hue to be slightly visible, although the focus is primarily on the label's information. The mail address provided is P.O. Box 522, Norwich, Conn. 06360, indicating the location of the yarn provider. The contents weigh four ounces and are specifically noted as being carded wool intended for hand spinning, giving insight into its purpose for crafting or textile work. The bag is slightly crinkled, adding a touch of texture to the image. Set against a plain background, the focus stays firmly on the product itself.

Name/Title

Ponemah Carded Wool for Handspinning

Entry/Object ID

2025.39.01

Description

Two plastic bags of Quinnehticut Woolen Co. Ponemah Yarn carded wool for handspinning. 100% virgin wool, dyed pink. Each bag holds 4 oz. Address on the label is P.O. Box 522 Norwich, Conn., 06360.

Use

Carded wool for handspinning into yarn.

Context

The Quinnehticut Woolen Company was founded in 1990 and located in the former Ponemah Mill (closed 1972) in the Taftville neighborhood of Norwich, CT. The President was Dale Plummer, currently the Town Historian of Norwich. Although some sources indicate that the Company is still active, in reality it is not. (Source: Dale Plummer, personal communication.) The Company was an attempt to bring back the textile industry in Connecticut, albeit on a smaller scale.

Collection

General Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Quinnehticut Woolen Co.

Date made

circa 1995

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Norwich, CT

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Weight

4 oz

Material

Wool

Location

Location

Box

Archives U2-E-2

Shelf

Archives U2-E-2

Room

Archives

* Untyped Location

Main Museum Building

Category

Storage

Date

June 1, 2025

Created By

historian@millmuseum.org

Create Date

June 1, 2025

Updated By

historian@millmuseum.org

Update Date

June 1, 2025