Lace bobbins
Name/Title
Lace bobbinsEntry/Object ID
2023.6.18Description
Collection of 26 lacemaking bobbins made of dark wood. Four of the bobbins are empty. 10 of the bobbins are wound with ivory thread. Two of the bobbins are wound with dark blue thread, and their threads are tied together; four bobbins are wound with red thread, two of them are tied together by their threads; two bobbins are wound with silver thread and tied together; four bobbins are are wound with grey/brown thread, tied together by their threads in two pairs. Bobbins have long, thin necks, with ovular/rounded knobs at the bottom, which are inscribed with two thin rings.Context
Typically French and Belgian bobbins have heavier and larger handles.Collection
Milton Sonday CollectionCategory
Tools