In new unused condition there are 16 balls of STAR SIX CORD 'Quality MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON' from the American Thread Company of New York...250 yards each...Article 77...As shown...'FOR HIGH QUALITY DOILIES, TABLECLOTHS, EDGINGS, BEDSPREADS, CHAIR BACKS AND FASHION ITEMS'...'FAST COLOR-WILL BOIL. They do look sort of like they are variegated colors or sort of faded or light stained. Sold As Is! Thanks! They have no odors.