What to Look for on Your Decorated Honiton Bobbins?
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A light-hearted illustrated article by Brian Lemin (October 2019) on how to read the decoration on Honiton lace bobbins from East Devon. It surveys common motifs such as triangles, bricks, diamonds, hearts, flora, birds (choughs), anchors, ships, and human figures like Faith, Hope and Charity, and mentions dates, initials and trolly bobbins (oldest dated 1662). It refers to H. J. Yallop's history of the Honiton lace industry and invites readers to share clues about who made the bobbins.
- Type
- Web Doc
- Date
- 2019
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 7
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