ATCO Spun Dee Sample Case c. 1970

Object/Artifact

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Windham Textile and History Museum

An open wooden suitcase style case with silver clasps. The handle lies detached in front of the open case. The top inside of the case has a second wooden layer, creating a pocket. The lower inside contains various thread samples, covered by a thick acrylic layer.

An open wooden suitcase style case with silver clasps. The handle lies detached in front of the open case. The top inside of the case has a second wooden layer, creating a pocket. The lower inside contains various thread samples, covered by a thick acrylic layer.

Name/Title

ATCO Spun Dee Sample Case c. 1970

Entry/Object ID

2024.11.2

Description

A sample case used by American Thread Company salesmen circa 1970. The wooden case is in excellent condition with the exception of the plastic handle being broken off. A hinged acrylic layer keeps the spools of thread and sample cards free of dust and debris.

Collection

General Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Thread Company

Date made

circa 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Kit, Sales Sample

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sample, Sales

Nomenclature Class

Merchandising T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Archives U1-A-1

Date

August 11, 2024

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Found Object

Created By

Kearney, Quinlan

Create Date

August 11, 2024

Updated By

Kearney, Quinlan

Update Date

August 22, 2024