Sorry that I have been "missing in action" of late, as like so many of
you,issues of life begin to interfere with important hobbies! I suppose
"busy, busy" describes it!
I cant add much to Diana Smiths letter. While ago she and I had a series of
correspondence as whether bobbin makers' "lodgers"
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 4:09 AM
Subject: [lace] Spangles on Old bobbins
I have just seen a photo of some of the old bobbins that belonged to
Margaret Tite that are for sale.
(Yes I bought one!! - the one with "Joseph" on the shank - my Great Great
Grandfather's name! - and ve
I have just seen a photo of some of the old bobbins that belonged to
Margaret Tite that are for sale.
(Yes I bought one!! - the one with "Joseph" on the shank - my Great Great
Grandfather's name! - and very similar to the one I already have)
What really surprises me is that the spangles are almos
