Front: Merrick Thread Co. Best six cord, 8, the thread that binds the union. Donaldson Brothers, N.Y. 1886. Back: Buy merrick Thread Co.s, best six cord soft finish spool cotton on for machine and hand sewing, warranted 200 Yds. also Merrick Thread Co.s ready wound bobbins for sewing machines warranted 200 yards. Trademark, for sale by,