Spool of off-white metallic yarn from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

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A spool of off-white yarn shot with gold, plastic, metallic colored thread from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The yarn is wrapped over a cardboard spool. A metallic gold label with red and gold text, wrapped around the center of the yarn reads [Made in U.S.A.], [ART. / A.64-M], [J.&P. COATS], [Metallic / "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN"], and [BOILFAST/ ®]. On the back of the label is red text that reads [IT IS ADVISABLE TO PURCHASE AT / ONE TIME SUFFICIENT MATERIAL / TO COMPLETE YOUR ARTICLE. / FOR APPAREL, BEDSPREADS, / DOILIES & FASHION ACCESSORIES.]. One side of the label reads [MERCERIZED COTTON / METALLIC YARN] and [29¢].

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