Name/Title
Clark's Spinning Thread Dispenser Box c.1890Entry/Object ID
2024.21.5Description
A wooden cylindrical box which spins freely on its base. On the outside of the lid is a printed illustration of a young boy and girl. On the outside of the cylinder are numerous phrases written at an angle with lines in between. At the top it says "I should very much like to know your disposition, Sir?" and "What is your disposition?" and "The answers are in pairs - those in italics being for the ladies." On the base it says "Spin the box and refer to this indicator for answer," with an arrow in the middle. The "answers" range from flirtatious to melancholic. Inside the box, which is lined in blue velvet, are six metal spindles for thread. The top edge of the box is notched so that the thread could be pulled out with the lid on. The box was made for Clarks Mile End Spool Cotton, sold by Thomas Russell of New York, around 1890.Collection
General CollectionMade/Created
Date made
circa 1890Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Box, NeedleworkNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, NeedleworkNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-A-2Category
PermanentDate
September 8, 2024Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
September 8, 2024Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
September 8, 2024
