Lace bobbin
Name/Title
Lace bobbinEntry/Object ID
2023.6.14Description
English style thin lacemaking bobbin, made of dark brown wood and decorated with inscribed rings. 1 cm band of metal wrapped around bottom shank of the bobbin, and several small spots of metal attached to the exterior. There is a small hole drilled through the end of the bobbin shank, through which a spangled wire could be attached.Use
Used for bobbin lacemaking.Context
Likely had a spangle attached. A spangle is a decorated wire of beads attached to the bottom, typical of English bobbins, and prevents bobbins from rolling out of place.Collection
Milton Sonday CollectionCategory
Tools