I haven't read the article. But Earnshaw on p. 60 and 61 of her book Threads of Lace from Source to Sink, hypothesizes that the transition from hand spun Z/plyed S linen to cotton intended for machine use which was Z direction led to spangling. The English led the way in using machine twisted cotton thread. The crossing and twisting motions that work well with S plied linen, she says causes overtwist or for the threads to unwind in a Z finished thread. (If I understand this correctly.) She says, " The winding of thread onto English bobbins in a clockwise, in contrast to the continental anti-clockwise direction may have originated at this time. The rings of spangles, such a unique feature of East Midlands bobbins, may also have been aimed at stopping them from rolling uncontrollably about on the pillow wracked by their thread contortions. The extra weight would also help to pull the threads straight, eliminating minor kinks." Devon In a message dated 10/16/2010 10:07:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I have found the article. It includes the pictures. It is in PDF form and just less than 150 kb. You will be welcome to it if you but ask. But realize it is only a contribution to the difficulty we have in this area. Also whilst I have tackled it broadly I have not been able to answer (not being a lace maker or lace historian) some of the objections/contributions that those more knowledgeable than me offered. >From Brian and Jean Cooranbong. Australia - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected] - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
