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1947.5.5.73

Wooden spangled bobbin for lace-making. [BS [OPS Move] 31/5/2017]


1947.5.5.73

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden spangled bobbin for lace-making. [BS [OPS Move] 31/5/2017]
Long description
Wooden spangled bobbin for lace-making. Decorated groups of incised bands. The spangle is attached with wire and includes clear and semi opaque white, light blue and yellow beads. The top is wound with white thread. [BS [OPS Move] 31/5/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Violet Murray
PRM source Violet Murray
Date / Period
Date made: 1850-1900?, uncertain
Date collected
By 1947
Acquisition information
Donated: 1947
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Glass, Material Metal Wire, Material Yarn, Material Brass Metal, Process Turned, Process Perforated, Process Wound
Dimensions
Width: max 22 mm, Length: max 130 mm, Depth: max 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1947.5.5.73

Search terms: Textile, Bead, Lace Accessory