Diana wrote: my own personal opinion that some of the old bobbin
makers, just like some of the modern turners, did spangle some of the
bobbins themselves prior to selling.
I have heard the same thing. I have read too that some bobbin makers
were bead makers. When I bought my mother & babe with the unusal
mounting at the Lace Day in 1983, I was told by the seller that the
"expert" had shown some interest in the bobbin, and I should talk to her
about it. She shared that the sweetheart bead was mounted in a way she
had not seen, and was considering the possibility that the bead as well
as the bobbin was made by Joseph Haskins. Since I was still very new to
lacemaking at the time, I forgot all the details about who and what by
the time I got home, and when I sent an order to her later, I asked
her. I received a very sweet note explaining all the above information
again, and still have it to this day. That is the only reason I can be
certain about what I have said even now...
I do miss those Lace Days and the table with the large pile of wooden
bobbins that sold for one pound each!!
Debbie in Florida where she really does anticipate snow at some point
this winter, given the crazy weather we've had so far!
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