Bobbin
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A short encyclopedia entry defining the bobbin as a small wooden or metal roller, flanged at one or both ends, used to hold thread or yarn for sewing, weaving and other work. It notes that weaving bobbins usually have a flange at one end only, and that sewing-thread spools and sewing machine shuttle bobbins are common examples. It briefly describes automatic machine manufacture of wooden bobbins and cross-references the Loom entry.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1922
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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