This vintage ribbon lot includes four fabric ribbon spools, with three marked The STEPHEN LAWRENCE Co. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, plus one blue gingham spool marked GINGHAM NO. 3 40 YDS. Made in U.S.A..
The mix of red and green florals with red and blue gingham has the practical, cheerful look of older sewing rooms, gift wrapping drawers, and craft cupboards. All four spools are included and are sold together as found.
Details
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Item: vintage ribbon spool lot
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Item Type: four gift tying and gingham ribbon spools
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Era: approximately late 1960s to 1970s
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Materials: woven fabric ribbon on cardboard spools
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Color: green floral, red floral, red and white gingham, blue and white gingham
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Maker and Mark: three spools marked “The STEPHEN LAWRENCE Co., Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660”; blue spool marked “GINGHAM NO. 3 40 YDS. Made in U.S.A.”
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Pattern or Model: floral print and gingham check patterns; formal pattern names not confirmed from photos
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Style: vintage sewing notion, gift wrap supply, cottage and country craft style
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Dimensions: Stephen Lawrence rolls approximately 3 inches round; blue gingham spool approximately 4 inches round; total item weight 3 ounces
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Special Features: four spool lot, original cardboard flanges, one original retail price sticker visible, shipping weight 1 pound
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: The lot is intact and usable with attractive original graphics and a mix of patterns.
- The red gingham appears unused, the green floral shows slight use, and the red floral appears only lightly used.
- Original maker printing remains readable on the three Stephen Lawrence spools.
Issues / Wear
- The blue gingham spool is partially used, with roughly one quarter of the ribbon remaining according to the seller notes.
- Cardboard spool edges show age toning, surface wear, and slight waviness.
- One spool retains an old McDonald’s Nursery price sticker and handwritten notation.
- Sold as found
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Gift tying ribbon on printed cardboard spools was made to be used, stored, and pulled back out for the next package or project.
This lot suits collectors of vintage sewing notions, craft supplies, gift wrap ephemera, or old store stock.
The strongest visual detail is the mix of two florals and two ginghams still sitting on their original period spools.
It is an easy little working lot for a sewing room, craft drawer, or display of vintage notions.
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