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SHUTTLE, LACE AND CROCHET

Overview

Black plastic spool with ecru cotton and small piece of lace work attached. Spool is boat shaped with two marks each side. Cotton is wound onto the spool in middle of the two plastic sides. Lace is still attached to cotton on spool.

Historical information

Example of equipment used in domestic settings in the mid to late 1900s to create lace and crochet items.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2004.2A
Item type
Handcrafts
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Cotton
Plastic
Width
78 mm
Depth
20 mm
Keywords
EIKELBOOM Mrs
Statement of significance

LOW
An example of lace and crochet technology mainly used in domestic settings.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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