Lace bobbin
Wooden bobbin used for making lace. Bobbin lace is a method of
making lace that is done by braiding and twisting lengths of
thread. These threads are are wound around bobbins like this to
keep the threads neat and managable.
This method of making lace dates back many centuries. The first
record of bobbin lace was mentioned in a will by the Milanese
Sforza family in 1493
Object no :
RI_DC_0004766
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
NA
Location :
NA
Accession number :
NA
Copyright :
East Ayrshire Council
