English Lace Bobbins and Their History: A Brief Overview
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A short illustrated overview by Brian Lemin of English bobbin lace bobbins and their history. It describes the parts of a bobbin and the regional types (East Midlands/Bedfordshire, Honiton, South Bucks, Downton, Malmesbury, hand-carved), with Freeman's classification, inscription types, decoration, dyeing and staining, dating, and identified makers such as the Comptons, Haskins and Abbott. It closes with a conclusion and an annotated bibliography of bobbin and lace books.
- Type
- Web Doc
- Date
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 29
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