Lace bobbin
Name/Title
Lace bobbinEntry/Object ID
2023.6.13Description
Bobbin for lace making, made of light wood, inscribed with decorative rings. Wound with small amount of very fine tan thread. The shank of the bobbin is wider and tapers towards the top where the thread is wound. Metal hook at the bottom of the bobbin, through which a spangled wire could be attached.Context
Style of English bobbin. Used for bobbin lacemaking. Likely had a spangle attached, which is a decorative wire of beads attached to the bottom, typical of English bobbins.Collection
Milton Sonday CollectionCategory
Tools