I had heard that the name came from using fish bones as pins. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
----- Original Message ----- From: bevw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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). - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
