Silk Bobbin, 1930

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Circa 1930 wooden bobbin. Bobbin reads "America Silk Mills INC Orange, VA." on one end. On the other end reads "Smith 39 Bobbin." The Bobbin was used in a Silk Mill in Orange, Virginia that opened in 1929 and shut down operation in 1979. Bobbin measures 4 1/2'' (height) x 3 1/4'' (length). Poor condition. Both sides on the end that read "American Silk Mills" have extensive water damage, and the whole object is heavily worn. EDU2012.031

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