Not currently on display at the V&A

Bobbin

1800-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Turned bone, weighted with stamped and facetted white and coloured glass beads (spangles) threaded on wire.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
turned and punched bone and glass beads
Brief description
Turned bone, weighted with glass beads; England (Midland Counties), first half of 19th century.
Physical description
Turned bone, weighted with stamped and facetted white and coloured glass beads (spangles) threaded on wire.
Dimensions
  • Length: 4.875in
Marks and inscriptions
'RICHARD' (The name "RICHARD" punched on bobbin.)
Credit line
Gift of Her Majesty the Queen
Object history
Registered File number 1929/6233. Compare with T.184-1926.
Collection
Accession number
T.104-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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