Burlap wrapper for Plymouth Cordage Co. Ship Brand manilla rope, circa 1940

burlap wrapper

TOOLS - ROPEMAKING
Plymouth Cordage Co.
USA, MA, Plymouth
circa 1940
fiber
overall: 37 x 84-1/4 in.

Burlap wrapper; burlap wrapper for Plymouth Cordage Co. Ship Brand manilla rope, circa 1940; large rectangle of burlap; company logo printed in red, square-rigged ship in circle, surrounded by "PLYMOUTH/ TRADE 1824 MARK" enclosed within a circle made from rope with several knots; printed in red below logo "PLYMOUTH CORDAGE CO./ PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS"; printed in red to right of logo "SHIP BRAND/ Manilla/ ROPE/ 5-1/2 CIR./ 150 FT."; to left of logo red arrow with "THIS END UP" on arrow; printed on left in black "PAT. NOS. 2. 022. 683/ 2. 022. 690/ 2. 055. 037"; "138 LBS GROSS/ 3 LBS. TARE"; printed under logo in black "SLEVELAY; printed on right "1 BLUE THD./ OUTSIDE 1 STR."

2000.76.3