Hello Bev and Lacemakers
bevw wrote:
(snip)
and I have a theory that the term 'bone' is a spelling of "bow'n"
where it relates to the thread tied in bows, rather than hung on
bobbins, to make the lace (= bow'n lace). Others will dispute that,
and say that 'bones' were used for bobbins. I discovered the term
"bow'n" in the archived pages of the 16th century book of instruction
for young people, courtesy of Tess and the late Professor ( valé
Professor Ralph).
(snip)
A most interesting theory!
I found this in the OED On-line, which seems to
support it:-
"1709 STEELE Tatler No. 61 {page}4 [They] should
be sent to knit, or sit down to Bobbins or Bone-lace."
(Of course, this is a much later piece of writing.)
Please, what is the C16th reference?
Linda Walton,
(in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, U.K.).
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