PACIFIC MILLS SALESPERSON'S WOODEN DISPLAY CASES WITH FITTED LID: WOOL AND COTTON
Lawrence, Massachusetts: Pacific Mills, Late 19th C. Two separate dark wood cases, 12 in. x 16.4 in, with glass covering displaying wool and cotton fiber and cloth salesperson samples. These cases highlight the three stages of the production of wool and cotton: the raw product, the wound yarns, and the finished, dyed (or printed) cloth.
Gold "Pacific Mills, Lawrence, Massachusetts" decal to front. Left sides have three brass screws for glass removal. Wooden fitted lid with gold company logo to top fits either box (cases do not stack). Light wear and scratches to cases. Contemporary stickers to sides of cases indicating the type of display.
May require additional shipping fee. Very Good Plus. Item #87968
The Pacific Mills was incorporated in 1853 with capital of $1 million. The original mills and print works were built by the Essex Company, remodeled in 1882, and enlarged and added to over the many years of its operation. In the latter part of the 19th century it was considered one of the foremost corporations in the world. Abbot Lawrence, the city’s namesake, was the first president. The company started as a producer of women’s dress goods in wool and cotton, and included a print house and dye works. By the 1890s the mills were producing calicos, lawns, shirtings, and a large variety of other products. By 1895 there were over 200,000 spindles turning.
Price: $900.00