Considering the "OY" lettering, possibly a spool cap for a metal-alloy thread rather than regular fabric-sewing thread.


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Subject: Fwd: Mystery object...what is it?

Good morning,

I have this tiny metal object which I thought at first was a spool cap for
thread, but a sewing historian I contacted didn't think so. It came from an
archaeological deposit dating from the 1870's-80's. Does anyone know what
this is:

http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/Linda_Hylkema/media/possible%20spool%20cap_zpsqczqhowh.jpg.html

​Thanks much in advance for your help!​


Linda Hylkema, RPA
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