Lace bobbins
Name/Title
Lace bobbinsEntry/Object ID
2023.6.21Description
Collection of 10 large wooden bobbins for lacemaking. Six bobbins are wound with white thread; two are wound with red thread (appears that threads have been painted/coated with red pigment); two are wound with yellow thread (appears that threads have been painted/coated with yellow pigment). Attached to the bobbins is a thin length of bobbin lace, including all threads.Context
It is possible that these bobbins were initially used or intended for tapestry weaving, however were used in this instance as a method of teaching lacemaking by using larger format thread and bobbins.Collection
Milton Sonday CollectionCategory
Tools