cotton reels, C 1960's

Significance

These cotton reels are an example of an item not as commonly manufactured today. Cotton reels are now generally made of plastic.

Physical description

Thirty-four wooden cotton reels strung together. They are assorted sizes and coloured ; black, natural and brown. There are various labels: COATES, ANCHOR, SYLKO
(DEWHURST), BONDS,MILLER CHAIN, PEARSALL, CARLSON.

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