Skein of ivory viscose

Made:
1905-1907
maker:
Edwin John Beer
Skein of ivory viscose, plaited, labelled SHADE No...LOT No

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Skein of ivory viscose, plaited, labelled SHADE No...LOT No
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Skein of ivory viscose, plaited, labelled "SHADE No...LOT No. 30 COUNTS...TURNS...QUALITY A DATE..." . Edwin Beer's skeins, associated with first dyed skeins. Originally in chocolate box.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1998-511
Materials:
viscose
Measurements:
8.2677 x .5118 x .315 in.; 21 x 1.3 x .8 cm
type:
viscose skein
credit:
Beer, Phoebe