Willimantic Linen (34 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Original trade card with a color illustration of a young child in front of trompe l'oeil mirror. She is shown putting her face to the mirror. No date, circa 1885-1888. 3" x 4." Printer's information in lower-right corner on front: "Major, Knapp & Co., Park Pl., N. Y." Trade card is very clean and intact except for minimal edge wear, slightly bumped corners, age toning on back, and a minuscule wrinkle on the right side when viewed from the front. A Very Good copy. Trade card promoting Willimantic Six Cord Spool Cotton thread. The text on back highlights the thread's high quality and soft finish and that it is made in the United States. The Willimantic Thread Company's history began in 1822 when Perez Richmond of Rhode Island built a small cotton mill on the Willimantic River. The mill was eventually incorporated into the Willimantic Linen Company, the latter of which was founded in 1854. The company became very popular and was known for its wide selection of thread colors. In 1898, the Willimantic Linen Company became part of the American Thread Company. Major, Knapp & Company was one of the iterations of a lithography company associated with the renowned photographer Napoleon Sarony (1821-1896), brothers Henry B. Major (1820-1887) and Richard Major (1825-1894), and Joseph F. Knapp (1832-1891) and his son Joseph P. Knapp (1864-1951). The company's first iterationw were Napoleon Sarony and Sarony & Company which were active between about 1840 and 1845. Major, Knapp & Co. is one of the last, if not the last, iteration of this printing firm and was active from about 1885-1888. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards. …

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Original trade card with an illustrated color portrait of a young, blond-haired child. Decorative flowers are placed along the portrait's frame. No date, circa 1880s. 3" x 4 1/4." Printer's information in lower-right corner on front: "Lindner, Eddy & Clauss, Lith. N. Y." Trade card is very clean and intact except for slight corner and edge wear and age toning on back. A Very Good copy. Trade card promoting Willimantic Six Cord Spool Cotton thread. The text on back highlights the thread's high quality and soft finish and that it is made in the United States. The Willimantic Thread Company's history began in 1822 when Perez Richmond of Rhode Island built a small cotton mill on the Willimantic River. The mill was eventually incorporated into the Willimantic Linen Company, the latter of which was founded in 1854. The company became very popular and was known for its wide selection of thread colors. In 1898, the Willimantic Linen Company became part of the American Thread Company. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards. …

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No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Original trade card with a color illustration of a young couple sitting on a swing made of a spool of Willimantic Thread. "Willimantic Linen Co." and other lettering and decoration is printed in gilt on one side of the depicted spool. No date, circa 1880s. 3" x 4 1/2." Trade card is very clean and intact except for age toning to front and back; a small scratch limited to the back, not affecting text; and a small, light dampstain in the lower-left corner. A Very Good copy. Trade card promoting Willimantic spool thread. The text on back reads, in part, "All the Honors, Atlanta 1881." The Willimantic Thread Company's history began in 1822 when Perez Richmond of Rhode Island built a small cotton mill on the Willimantic River. The mill was eventually incorporated into the Willimantic Linen Company, the latter of which was founded in 1854. The company became very popular and was known for its wide selection of thread colors. In 1898, the Willimantic Linen Company became part of the American Thread Company. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book steers you through the production of one of the world's most ubiquitous household items: thread. Following the author's journey through a late-19th century thread factory, this book delves into the details of how Sea Island cotton was transformed into thread. The author, then president of the Willimantic Linen Company, provides a comprehensive account of the process, from the initial stages of separating cotton from its seeds to the final steps of packaging thread for retail. Along the way, he illuminates the importance of skilled workers who operated the machines that straightened fibers, removed imperfections, twisted strands, and wound them onto spools. His emphasis on the value of education and attention to detail reveals that the excellence of Willimantic thread was a testament to the knowledge and expertise of its workers. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a vital industry of the period and the indispensable role of skilled and knowledgeable workers in producing high-quality goods. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

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PF. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

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Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.