Non-carved Honiton Bobbin Decoration
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A short 2019 web article by Brian Lemin, written for the East Devon and Downton bobbin project, on Honiton lace bobbins decorated by methods other than the usual chip carving. He proposes the term "non-carved" for bobbins decorated with pen or brush in black and red, speculates on the medium (diluted sealing wax or aqua fortis), and notes that commercial bobbins from two makers were used. He also discusses whether black bobbins are true ebony or ebonised wood, and describes a standout ebonised bobbin with red printed or painted decoration. Photographs of the bobbins illustrate the text.
- Type
- Web Doc
- Date
- 2019
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 5
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