Skein of red thread
thread
TEXTILE WORKING EQUIPMENTRoyal Society
cotton
overall: 7-1/2 x 1/2 in.
Thread; Skein of red thread; from the collection of Captain Richard C. Mears (1829-1899); skein of red thread with paper wrapped around it and a needle stuck through the paper; printed on paper "ROYAL SOCIETY/ 4.5 YARDS/ COLOR 1136 CELESTA COLOR 1136/ IVORY SOAP RECOMMENDED FOR WASHING COLORS". Included in mahogany sewing box 2005.34.151.
2005.34.151.2