I was careful to word my challenge to the seller around the issue of provenance. I am clearly glad that I did as they could have been used by the Indians.
These bobbins were made around 1830 with one possibly made much later ( I will need to study it carefully.) How do these dates match up with the mission activity ... but as yet I have not read the articles linked in your helpful replies. I am convinced that the issue of provenance is becoming more important as bobbin prices rise. You have been more than helpful Thank you. I am at my computer and it is bedtime, but good reading for me tomorrow. Brian Sent from Mail for Windows 10 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
