Bobbin
19th century (made)
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Ornamented bone bobbin for lace-making.
One of a collection of bobbins, which consists of 13 ivory bobbins, 86 bone, and 73 wood, all ornamented with the usual beads.
One of a collection of bobbins, which consists of 13 ivory bobbins, 86 bone, and 73 wood, all ornamented with the usual beads.
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Brief description | Ornamented bobbin for lace-making, bone, English, 1800-1900. |
Physical description | Ornamented bone bobbin for lace-making. One of a collection of bobbins, which consists of 13 ivory bobbins, 86 bone, and 73 wood, all ornamented with the usual beads. |
Credit line | Given by Queen Mary |
Object history | Given by Queen Mary. According to the acquisition register: "Collection of pillow-lace bobbins Ivory, bone, wood English 18th-19th centuries The collection consists of 13 ivory bobbins, 86 bone, and 73 wood. They are ornamented with the usual beads." |
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Accession number | T.150:86-1935 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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