Photograph
American Thread Company
| Mill Number Two of the American Tread 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. 2 Mill, Willimantic, Conn." |
| Image ID: | 73525 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Willimantic |
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| State: | Connecticut |
| Collection Name: | Albertype Company photographs, circa 1880s-circa 1950 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | (A6)02103 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| Published by Hiram N. Fenn. |
| Textile industry |
| Clothing factories |
| Fire escapes |
| Trees |
| Outdoor photography |
| Factories |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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