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Swift For Winding Yarn (USA)

This is a Swift for winding yarn. We acquired it in 1938. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Norvin Hewitt Green. It is credited Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

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Swift For Winding Yarn (USA); Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1938-58-916

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