RE: [lace] Historical bobbins

There are several coronavirus patterns, mostly tape laces, being shown on facebook now.Mostly in a group called Bobbin Lace Makers. -Original Message- From: owner-l...@arachne.com On Behalf Of Devon Thein Subject: [lace] Historical bobbins I am struck by the value put on bobbins that

[lace] Historical bobbins

I am struck by the value put on bobbins that commemorate grisly occasions, ie. Napleonic POW conditions, hangings, etc. These are highly sought after by collectors while many a "Dear Sarah" bobbin goes unsold. Are bobbin makers ready to take on the challenge of making Coronavirus bobbins for

[lace] Heart or head? Napolionic PoW bobbins?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254607849251 Recently my bobbin partner alerted me to the above bobbin sale on eBay. Her heart was asking the question if this could be a bobbin made by the Napoleonic PoWs? I looked at it and entertained similar thoughts, but then i retrieved  some articles from