Spool Collection (page 3)

Spooled tape measure, front view

Drum kit, electric guitar, rattles and tape recorder in room with wooden floor

Digital illustration of reel of hread and dressmakers pattern

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1924. A young worker using textile machinery at the Cheney Silk Mill in Manchester, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1924

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1924. A young worker pushing a cart of machine parts at the Cheney Silk Mill in Manchester, Connecticut. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1924

PHILADELPHIA: FACTORY, 1925. Women working in large room of a factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Two sewing women, Geertruydt Roghman, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, 1721 - 1866

Christ Child is building a house, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Mills of the Willimantic linen company, illustration from the Scientific American
XJL210695 Mills of the Willimantic linen company, illustration from the Scientific American 6th December, 1879 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American

Spool Pyxis with Lid; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 2700 - 2200 B.C.; Marble; Object (with lid): H: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.), Object (body): H: 3.3 cm (1 1/4 in.)

For Only One Short Hour The Song of the Shirt Signed and dated, lower left: 1854
For Only One Short Hour The Song of the Shirt Signed and dated, lower left: " 1854 | Anna Blunden", Anna Blunden, 1829-1915, British

Home Dreams Signed and dated in red paint, lower right: CWC. 1869 monogramed
Home Dreams Signed and dated in red paint, lower right: " CWC. 1869" monogramed. Charles West Cope, 1811-1890, British

Reels of thread, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1913. A group of young workers with supervisors at the Brazos Valley Cotton Mill, West, Texas. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1913

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1910. A young spinner at a cotton mill in North Pownal, Vermont. Photograph by Lewis Hine, August 1910

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young sweeper and doffers with a supervisor in the Lancaster Cotton Mills, one of the worst places found for child labor in Lancaster, South Carolina

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. A young spinner working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. A young doffer working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. Young doffers pushing carts filled with spools of thread in the Trenton Mills in Gastonia, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A young spinner at the Washington Cotton Mills in Fries, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A mill supervisor with a group of young workers all under the age of sixteen at a yarn mill in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A bobbin boy in the spinning room of a textile mill in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young doffer at Rhodes Mfg. Company in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A young spinner working in Vivian Cotton Mills in Cherryville, North Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1908

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. A young boy spinning at the textile mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine on 21 June 1916

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. A young cleaner and sweeper at the Spinning Department of American Linen Co. textile mill in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1916

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Young textile mill boys at a cotton mill in Roanoke, Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. A 14 year old boy working in the Mule Room at the Berkshire Cotton Mill, Adams, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine on 10 July 1916

TEXTILE MILL, 1916. Spooler tender at the American Linen Company factory, Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, June 1916

CHINA: CLOTH-MAKING, c1906. Workers preparing the warp for the manufacturing of Nankeen cotton cloth, Nanking, China. Stereograph, c1906

MASSACHUSETTS: MILL, 1916. Spooling room of a mill at Springfield, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 20 June 1916

MISSISSIPPI: YARN MILL. A young spinner at a yarn mill in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, May 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. Young girls working in the cotton spool room at the Bibbings Manufacturing Company in Macon, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

HINE: TEXTILE MILL, 1911. Interior of the Magnolia Cotton Mill spinning room in Magnolia, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

SEAMSTRESSES, c1810. Painting by an unknown artist

HUNGARY: GYPSY, c1913. Gypsy mother and baby by the wayside near Orsova, Hungary. Stereograph, c1913

HOPI SPINNER, 1903. A Hopi man spinning cotton in the village of Oraibi, Arizona. Photographed in 1903

Spinning wool - Tangiers, Morocco Date: circa 1910s

Dixon, New Mexico, United States. Yarn for weaving
Yarn for weaving, Dixon, New Mexico, USA

Bristol Olympus two-spool turbojet

Large spools of cable at a mine

Funerary objects from tomb of woman, spindle and spools, from Novilara, Province of Pesaro-Urbino, Italy
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 9th century b.C. Funerary objects from the tomb of a woman, spindle and spools. From the necropolis of Novilara, province of Pesaro-Urbino

Ginger kitten playing with wool

Staghorn whistles and spool on black background
Prehistory, Italy, Neolithic. Staghorn whistles and spool, from Friuli-Venezia Giulia region

Reels and whorls, from Benacci necropolis at Bologna, Italy
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Villanovian culture. Reels and whorls. From the Benacci necropolis at Bologna, Italy

Galileo spacecraft magnetic tape recorder. Photographed at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Asia, China, Suzhou. Silk embroidery project and needle

Asia, China, Suzhou. Chinese silk threads

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"From Telegraph to Textiles: Exploring the World of Spools" Step into the fascinating world of spools as we unravel their diverse history and uses. In the early days, a spool was not just a simple object but an essential part of communication. The telegraph receiver relied on these cylindrical wonders to transmit messages across great distances, connecting people in ways never thought possible before. Fast forward to the bustling manufactory of TRIGEMA, where different cotton fabrics are pictured alongside rows upon rows of colorful spools. These tiny tools play a crucial role in weaving intricate patterns and creating beautiful textiles that adorn our lives. Venturing further back in time, we discover turn-of-the-century cash registers standing proudly atop old store counters. Amongst antique treasures like these, one can spot trusty wooden spools patiently waiting for their next thread winding task. Across continents and cultures, spools have left their mark. In picturesque Millbrook, New York, an alpaca farm thrives thanks to its woolly inhabitants whose fibers find themselves neatly wound around sturdy spindles - yet another testament to the versatility of these humble objects. Even royalty recognizes the importance of quality craftsmanship embodied by spools. Jones Sewing Machine holds the prestigious title "By Royal Appointment, " showcasing how even monarchs rely on this timeless tool for their sewing needs. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we stumble upon vintage advertising trade cards featuring Clarks Cotton Thread - each card adorned with vibrant litho prints capturing the allure and practicality that comes with using well-crafted threads wound tightly around small wooden cylinders. Artistic endeavors also find solace in the presence of spools; from Jeune Bretonne au Rouet depicting a young woman engrossed in spinning yarn with her spindle to Fisherman immortalized on canvas through bold brushstrokes - both masterpieces paying homage to this age-old tool's significance in everyday life.