> > And the idea of a frame, swivelling freely between two posts, might be an > interesting one for an embroidery > frame, but I wouldn't think it would be all that useful for a lace pillow, > where the tensioning would always bring it back into an upright position > (except, perhaps, for the Spanish lacemakers who are *used* to working on > upright pillows). > > Hello Tamara: Yes, we use an upright pillow, but not a swivelling pillow! So > this jewel box like pillow wouldn't be comfortable for us either! What a
The article in the Kantbrief published by the LOKK has already been mentioned here. I got my copy to have a good look at the photographs. There are two pillows discussed here. One looks most like a rattan table, with a domed pillow instead of a table top. It has a small drawer, and a round domed 'lid' that would fit over the pillow. Evidently this 'table pillow' had been in a lace school for a long time, and was re-discovered because a curious visitor lifted the lid. The other one is a wooden table, and when closed would probably look much like a desk with a roll-top cover. Inside is a roller piller, almost the full width of the table, and in front of that a somewhat rounded form, presumably to lay the bobbins on. It is said to be Spanish and dating from about 1890-1910. The current owner was told that it was a one-of-a-kind piece,made by special order. The LOKK is asking if anyone knows of other similar pillows-in-stands and would welcome your information at [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you go to their website: www.lokk.nl then click on the word Kantbrief on the right hand side, then on the picture of the Kantbrief, and scroll down a bit on the next page, you will see the same photgraph as in the magazine, of the Spanish pillow-table. Esther Perry - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
