Seven empty thread spools from Mae's Millinery Shop

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Seven empty thread spools of varying sizes found in the sewing basket 2010.6.61.1ab from Mae's Millinery Shop. Some have manufacturer's labels adhered to them, while others have the manufacturer information carved on the ends. Some are missing labels.

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