Lace Bobbin


18th century (Date manufactured/created)
Wood
Lace-making bobbin; finely turned, dark wood; inlaid with 6 pieces in staggered positions; grooved Attached card: "Bobbins used in / lacemaking, brought / from England with / those shown in the / photograph, "Making / Pillow Lace." [906010] Various= / ly shaped and deco= / rated to distinguish / them from each other. / Gift / Mrs. Th. T. Roberts / Chicago, Ill"
HW1906.011a