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Title |
c. 1970-1990 Fabric Bobbin Holder and 12 sets of 2 Bobbins |
Object Name |
Bobbin, Lace |
Description |
c. 1970-1990 Fabric Bobbin Holder (A) with 12 sets of 2 Bobbins (B-Y) (various styles) is floral print with a black background. Flowers are pink, yellow, blue, and white with green leaves. Fabric has been machine sewn to contain 23 small compartments that come up from the bottom to the center. Each compartment can hold two bobbins, some compartments are empty. Holder is meant to be rolled up and bound with attached ribbon. The ribbon is stripped black, red, and purple. The bobbins (B-Y) are made of wood, and some have white, cotton thread wrapped around the top. |
Date |
c.1970-1990 |
Creator |
Murphy, Elizabeth Bartlett |
Role |
Fiber Artist |
Medium |
Textile |
Catalog Number |
2012.001.004 |
Dimensions |
H-0.5 W-34 D-7.75 inches |
Dimension Details |
Open, without ribbon. Rolled: 2.25"x 3.5" x 8" |
Collection |
Three-Dimensional Collection |
Inscription Text |
none |
Provenance |
Bobbin lace and supplies made/used by Elizabeth Bartlett Murphy, granddaughter of the first Fire Chief of San Mateo, George Bartlett. |
Search Terms |
Lace Sewing Murphy, Elizabeth Bartlett |
Subjects |
Lace making Sewing equipment & supplies |
People |
Murphy, Elizabeth Bartlett |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mary Rountree |