Cotton reel
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk and wood
Measurements
60 mm (Height); 45 mm (Diameter)
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Birmingham Back to Backs
NT 92011.8
Summary
Medium sized, dark stained wooden cotton reel with dark brown thread. Label on base torn off, but label on other end reads; 'THE CELEBRATED ELEPHANT SILK TWIST / TRADE MARK WARRENTED' and has a picture of an elephant at its centre.
Provenance
Owned by George Saunders, tailor who resided in House 57 from 1974 - 2001. Presented by George as a gift to the National Trust in 2004.