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Needle threader from Harry Silon & Co., 312 First St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1963.
Object/Artifact
Needle threader imprinted Harry Silon & Co., 312 First St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1950-1963. Stamped metal, ovoid 15/16" x 1-15/16"; painted white on front with red imprinting for business; painted cream with instructions imprinted in blue on back; rectangular spring wire loop with ends crimped in stamped slots.
While this may have been for sale, it is more likely a give-away premium for customers; promotional advertising novelty for this wallpaper, paint and hardware supply store. Note that the telephone numbers are the SWarthmore exchange which means it is probably not later thatn 1963.
2011.004.0008
2011.004
Found in collection
Found in Collection
Museum Collections.
1950 - 1963
Date: 1950-1963
Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2011-05-02