{"product_id":"vintage-barbour-s-ladies-box-linen-thread-sewing-set-haberdashery-1950s","title":"Vintage Barbour’s Ladies’ Box Linen Thread Sewing Set Haberdashery 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Barbour’s Ladies’ Box Linen Thread Sewing Set Haberdashery 1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderful vintage \u003cstrong\u003eBarbour’s Linen Domestic Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e sewing box, retaining a selection of original Barbour’s linen threads and haberdashery pieces. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe rectangular card box is printed to the lid: \u003cstrong\u003e“The Ladies’ Box of Barbour’s Linen Domestic Thread with Needles \u0026amp; Thimble”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside, the box has a rich orange interior with fitted compartments and an attractive colour advertising illustration to the underside of the lid showing the range of Barbour’s linen sewing and embroidery products. The surviving contents include a selection of Barbour’s branded linen threads in several different forms, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo rolls of \u003cstrong\u003eBarbour’s No.35 Bannvale 3 Cord Linen Thread\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarbour’s Pure Linen embroidery thread on its original decorative card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea cylindrical reel of fine linen thread with blue Barbour’s paper band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea small wrapped Barbour \u0026amp; Sons sewing thread, marked \u003cstrong\u003e1958\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea wooden spool of Barbour’s Linen Thread with its original red printed end label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents appear to have been assembled and used over time, rather than necessarily representing every item originally supplied with the box. The needles and thimble mentioned on the lid are no longer present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBarbour \u0026amp; Sons were important manufacturers of linen thread, with production associated with \u003cstrong\u003eLisburn, Northern Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is printed on several of the surviving labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find piece of vintage sewing history, particularly appealing displayed open with the original advertising artwork and branded contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGood vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. The outer box has rubbing, knocks and wear around the edges and corners, together with some lifting and losses to the paper covering. The interior has general marks and age-related wear, particularly around the dividers. The colour advertising print inside the lid remains particularly attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe thread packaging has expected age-related wear, creasing, discolouration and small losses. The threads themselves vary in the amount remaining. Please note that this is \u003cstrong\u003enot a complete original set\u003c\/strong\u003e; the contents are exactly as photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eH: 4cm x L: 15 cm x W: 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMid-20th century, principally c.1950s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57411413803388,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/EB79F263-7BA6-4DF7-BE03-65476BC530A0.jpg?v=1788712122","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/vintage-barbour-s-ladies-box-linen-thread-sewing-set-haberdashery-1950s","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}