Historical information

Embroidery thread is useful for craft and sewing projects. Semco was a Melbourne firm which in 1923 opened a factory in Cheltenham Road, Black Rock. It moved to George Street, Sandringham, and amalgamated with Coats Paton in 1983. There are no donation details with this Semco wheel, but it was in the same package as some Ric Rac trims and garters which date from around the 1950s to 1960s.

Significance

Embroidery and sewing skills have been traditionally valued for women and these were often taught to girls in schools.

Physical description

Small cardboard Semco Rayon Crochet wheel wound with gold embroidery thread

Inscriptions & markings

On front: 'Semco / RAYON CROCHET / (50 YARDS) / GUARANTEED / FAST / COLOURS'