Object number
52/20/1-27
Description
25 bobbins (2 missing) used in making lace, from Carlisle Museum. All have spangles.
25 bobbins (2 appear to be missing) used in making lace, and previously a part of the collections at Carlisle Museum. They are made of wood, all with thistle tops and turned decoration. All have spangles – glass beads or ornaments attached to the bottom of the bobbin to provide additional weight – and one has a boot button attached to the spangle.
Physical description
24 bobbins: wood; beads (glass); good condition
Archival history
Visiting researcher note, Ann Dismukes (lacemaker), 1 October 2014 – Although 27 bobbins are identified on Adlib, there are only 25 in the box.
Production date
1747
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