{"product_id":"vintage-cousiin-freres-wervicq-fil-de-lin-linen-thread","title":"Vintage Cousiin Freres Wervicq \"Fil de Lin\" Linen Thread","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are vintage Cousin Frères Wervicq \"Fil de Lin\" black linen thread spools on iconic red starburst-shaped cardboard cards from France\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCousin Frères is based in Wervicq-Sud in the Nord region of France. It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e100% linen thread, highly valued for its exceptional strength and durability.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThese beautifully shaped bobbins typically date from the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1930s through the WWII era\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eThis WWII-era black linen thread, wrapped on a bold red card, was once carried by soldiers to mend their uniforms in the field. After 80+ years, the thread remains fully functional despite a little wear on the card itself. \u003c\/span\u003eThey were commonly included in French military personal sewing kits (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003etrousses de couture\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eEach red decorative cardboard spool holds \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e15 meters\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of thread or about 49 ft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eToday, these cards are highly collectible items among haberdashery enthusiasts, but the strong linen thread remains fully functional for hand-sewing, button-stitching, and leathercraft repairs.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You are purchasing one thread bobbin per purchase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59839708266782,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-2316.24.57.jpg?v=1787660448","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/vintage-cousiin-freres-wervicq-fil-de-lin-linen-thread","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}