Bobbin
1760-1820 (made)
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This set of twelve related bobbins is described as: "one of ebony, the others of light-coloured wood, turned, incised, and inlaid with black and red composition. Three have diaper patterns, three leaf patterns, one a fish, and one the following inscription: 'HOW FRELY I WAS WEN / AND SO DOTH THE RUE / GREEN GROWS THE LARL' Others are inscribed with initials and dates as follows: 1762, 1765, R.A., E.B., C.M.I., J.W., H.A.S., 1801-1807, 1816, I.H., W.A.S., 1820." However, the register does not indicate which inscription relates to which bobbin, or which of the twelve is made of ebony.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Turned wood |
| Brief description | Wood; England (Devon); 1760-1820. |
| Physical description | This set of twelve related bobbins is described as: "one of ebony, the others of light-coloured wood, turned, incised, and inlaid with black and red composition. Three have diaper patterns, three leaf patterns, one a fish, and one the following inscription: 'HOW FRELY I WAS WEN / AND SO DOTH THE RUE / GREEN GROWS THE LARL' Others are inscribed with initials and dates as follows: 1762, 1765, R.A., E.B., C.M.I., J.W., H.A.S., 1801-1807, 1816, I.H., W.A.S., 1820." However, the register does not indicate which inscription relates to which bobbin, or which of the twelve is made of ebony. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss B.C. Buchanan |
| Object history | Registered File number 1930/5656. |
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| Accession number | T.59I-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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