Sarah Pitt advertises in the Virginia Gazette in October of 1768 that she offers for sale "a great assortment of threads". We have selected an assortment of colored 50/3 & 80/3 Linen Threads for your sewing needs.
50/3 comes on a 30 meter/98 foot spool and is a sturdy hand-sewing weight that can be used for buttonholes.