This listing is for an authentic 1941 Vermont wool mill bobbin, a beautifully preserved piece of American fiber arts history from the WWII textile era. Items like these were once essential tools in large New England woolen mills, where thousands of pounds of yarn were spun and wound daily for both civilian and military use.
This heavy, well-made bobbin is stamped "Vermont 1941".
The date places it at the very beginning of the U.S. wartime production surge, when New England mills dramatically increased output to supply wool yarn for uniforms, blankets, knitwear, and textile goods for the U.S. Military.
Features:
Authentic wool-spinning bobbin/spool
Stamped "Vermont 1941" on one end
Hardwood body (likely maple or beech)
Metal-rimmed ends to withstand high speed machinery
Brass center bushing for smooth rotation
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with expected wear from use in a working mill. The stamped lettering is clearly legible, the metal rims are tight, and the wood has a rich patina.
Unlike generic antique bobbins, this one is dated and location marked, making it traceable to a specific region's textile history. Vermont was a significant center of wool production in the early to mid-20th century, and tools from its mills are increasingly sought after by collectors.