Name/Title
Tatting SamplesEntry/Object ID
2025.15.6Description
Samples of tatting in beige and blue. Tatting is a knotted lace making technique that dates back to ancient times. It utilizes a small shuttle to knot the thread by hand. Typically used to make edgings for handkerchiefs, table cloths, clothing, etc, the technique is thought to have originated in the making of fishing nets since a similar shuttle is used for that purpose.Use
The edging of fabrics.Collection
General CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
NotionNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Archives U1-B-2Category
PermanentDate
January 26, 2025Provenance
Provenance Detail
Found ObjectCreated By
Kearney, QuinlanCreate Date
January 26, 2025Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
February 2, 2025