American Thread Company | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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American Thread Company

American Thread Company | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Mill Number Four of the American Thread Company. The English Sewing Company purchased the Willimantic Linen Company England mills in 1898 and formed the American Thread Company. The company reached its height in the early 20th century, and became the largest factory in Connecticut and the largest thread mill in North America. Caption reads: "American Thread Co., No. 4 Mill, Willimantic, Conn."
DESCRIPTION
Mill Number Four of the American Thread Company. The English Sewing Company purchased the Willimantic Linen Company England mills in 1898 and formed the American Thread Company. The company reached its height in the early 20th century, and became the largest factory in Connecticut and the largest thread mill in North America. Caption reads: "American Thread Co., No. 4 Mill, Willimantic, Conn."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:73528
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Turner, F. E.
City:Willimantic
County:
State:Connecticut
Collection Name:Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(A6)02106
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published by Hiram N. Fenn.
SUBJECTS
Textile industry
Outdoor photography
Trees
Hills
Clothing factories

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