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Gift of Clifford Alderman, 2013.222.2a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Aunt Lydia's Carpet & Button Thread Box
Gift of Clifford Alderman, 2013.222.2a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Aunt Lydia's Carpet & Button Thread Box

Mediumcardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x depth ): 2 3/4 × 3 5/8 × 10 1/2in. (7 × 9.2 × 26.7cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Clifford T. Alderman
Object number2013.222.2a-b
DescriptionA cardboard box for Aunt Lydia's Carpet and Button Thread for Bachelors, Travelors and general family use. The product was manufactured by the American Thread Co. in Willimantic, Conn. Top of box has a drawing of a woman, "Aunt Lydia."
Status
Not on view
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