Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Gold Thread

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An oversized bobbin of thread and threaded needle, set on decorated paving stones. The sculpture commemorates the firm of Stephen Simpson Ltd, gold thread and plate manufacturer 1825–1991, whose factory was at 41–45 Avenham Rd, Preston.
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

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Located at

Avenham Lane, Preston

PR1 3TH

At the junction with Avenham Road.