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Expert: - 3/4/2009


Question

Antique one-drawer cab
I recently got bought a cabinet that was labeled as "table-top desk". I,m not sure that is correct. It has one drawer and inside the drawer is a divider, or pieces of a divider, for storage of something. As I've looked at the cabinet I'm thinking that it is probably some kind of a display/storage cabinet from a hardware or general store. I've attached pictures of it, could you help me to better identify it?

Answer
Hi Patti.  Your item could very well be a display case from a store.  I've seen desk/laptop models, but their tops are usually slanted to enable you to write.  Since there are no decals on the top or drawer to indicate a brand, I'm not sure that it is a spool/thread cabinet.  There are books out on them.  Perhaps your local book store or library could provide more info for you.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help.  Barb

Barbara K. Acchino

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I have been collecting for almost 30 years.

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ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International (TCI); Thimble Guild; Thimbletter & Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors; CyberThimble; Yahoo Thimble Club

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"Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)

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