Diana wrote: > There is quite a selection of pins there of different lengths and weights > when you look closely. Almost certainly there are some 'lacemakers' > (sometimes called Long Toms) pins there. > > I've collected a number of examples, mounted them on a board and displayed > them in exhibitions - I can send you a scan if your interested. There's some > information in the Luton Museum book by Charles Freeman - Pillow Lace in the > East Midlands.
Oh, yes please! Share with all of us! I am very interested in what kinds of pins lacemakers would have used in the 16th and 17th centuries. I have read that fish bones and thorns were also used. I have tried fish bones, but they are too soft and/or brittle. And I have not found a bush producing thorns long enough to be effective as a pin. Is there a certain kind of fish with bones particularly suited to use as a pin? Does anyone know of a thorn that would work as a pin? Rebecca - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
