On Feb 14, 2010, at 3:29 PM, Charlene Charette wrote:
This is an excerpt from P. Hilleström's "A Conversation at
Drottningholm," 1779 (I wasn't able to find a detailed picture
online, so I scanned this from a book):
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ol-58sQg9RMLMYpBYDFiBg?
feat=directlink
What is the second woman from the right making (using the upright
rods)? I'm assuming some sort of passementarie?
--Charlene
Interesting, I've seen hat same set-up for wig making. The hair
would be attached to the strings, with threads on one rod and the
other taking up the work.
The woman in the painting is adding a strand of something, so
obviously not weaving hair but a similar technique.
I'm more curious about the woman who appears to be knitting
something lace on two needles. She has them in that "50s housewife"
position with the ends up.
Overall I find it a rather amusing image with those supported
lace collars and keeping their hands busy with work.
Have you posted the question on the 18cWoman list? People there
have done more in-depth research of the period and may be able to
show more sources for the use of that loom.
-Carol
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