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Title
Gold Thread
Date
2008
Medium
granite, painted stainless steel & stone
Measurements
H 170 x W 90 x D 67 cm
Accession number
PR1_SB_S006
Acquisition method
commissioned by Avenham Central Regeneration Partnership
Work type
Monument
Owner
Preston City Council
Custodian
Preston City Council
Work status
extant
Access
at all times
Inscription description
circular panel on higher end of bobbin: FROM SIMPSON'S / MANUFACTORY / Avenham Rd, Preston / WARRANTED / TO STAND BLEACHING / to contain Gold Threads / 1839-1991 / MEASURED YDS; inscribed on circular panel on lower end of bobbin: GOLD THREAD ART WORK / Avenham Rd, Preston / by Van Nong / with the participation of local residents / and youth groups / Fabricated by TRAPP FORGE / HARDSCAPE / Supported by / Northwest / Northwest Development Agency / Preston City Council / Avenham Central / Regeneration Partnership / 2008