{"product_id":"stephen-lawrence-vintage-ribbon-lot","title":"The Stephen Lawrence Co. Gift Tying Ribbon Lot of 4 Floral and Gingham Spools","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage ribbon lot includes four fabric ribbon spools, with three marked \u003cstrong\u003eThe STEPHEN LAWRENCE Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, plus one blue gingham spool marked \u003cstrong\u003eGINGHAM NO. 3 40 YDS. Made in U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage ribbon spool lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"four gift tying and gingham ribbon spools\"\u003efour gift tying and gingham ribbon spools\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately late 1960s to 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e woven fabric ribbon on cardboard spools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e green floral, red floral, red and white gingham, blue and white gingham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e floral print and gingham check patterns; formal pattern names not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"vintage sewing notion, gift wrap supply, cottage and country craft style\"\u003evintage sewing notion, gift wrap supply, cottage and country craft style\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephen Lawrence rolls approximately 3 inches round; blue gingham spool approximately 4 inches round; total item weight 3 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e four spool lot, original cardboard flanges, one original retail price sticker visible, shipping weight 1 pound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lot is intact and usable with attractive original graphics and a mix of patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red gingham appears unused, the green floral shows slight use, and the red floral appears only lightly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal maker printing remains readable on the three Stephen Lawrence spools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blue gingham spool is partially used, with roughly one quarter of the ribbon remaining according to the seller notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardboard spool edges show age toning, surface wear, and slight waviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne spool retains an old McDonald’s Nursery price sticker and handwritten notation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as found\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGift tying ribbon on printed cardboard spools was made to be used, stored, and pulled back out for the next package or project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot suits collectors of vintage sewing notions, craft supplies, gift wrap ephemera, or old store stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strongest visual detail is the mix of two florals and two ginghams still sitting on their original period spools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an easy little working lot for a sewing room, craft drawer, or display of vintage notions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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