Cotton thread
Clark and Co.
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mercerised cotton, card and paint
Measurements
34 mm (H); 36 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32794.1
Summary
Ball of three ply mercerised brown cotton wound on to card drum. On bottom is black circular label with gold lettering written reading; CLARK AND CO. PAISLEY / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / ANCHOR / NO 40 / MERCERISED COTON A REPRISER. Thread to be used single or double for repairing stockings.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Clark and Co.