Antique Clark’s Anchor Cantilever Embroidery Thread Box with Original Contents

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Antique Clark’s Anchor Cantilever Embroidery Thread Box with Original ContentsAntique Clarks Anchor Cantilever Embroidery Thread Box with Original Contents A substantial antique wooden cantilever embroidery box made specifically for Clarks Anchor stranded cotton embroidery thread. The drawer fronts are stamped Stranded Cotton for Embroidery, and the top drawer shows a ghosted Clarks Anchor mark, where the original branding has rubbed with age but remains visible as a shadow imprint. The box opens on its original metal

with short or long sleeves

and long sleeves gathered into armholes with frill at wrist to match neck frill

and the Sylko decals to the sides show wear consistent with age and use

The front has minor paint loss and light surface scuffs that add to its nostalgic charm

strong branding and visual impact

Has a fitted pin tucked bodice

or industrial-inspired interiors

surface abrasions

This well-used example has developed a wonderfully rich

1914–1918

With or without short sleeves and gathered yoke frill and ribbon neck tie

Neckline and sleeve variations