I notice that in parenthesis, Diana Smith says "640 name "only"!!!
What a wonderful state to be in as a collector! She is also a dedicated and innovative researcher. I must say, she is a great bobbin friend and so very generous with her knowledge and and resources. I think that most of you know by now that I have only a virtual collection of bobbins. I rely on generous collectors sending me their pictures for study purposes and non commercial publication and Diana has been in the forefront of this expression of generosity, as too have Arachne members. David and Christine Springett have told me that they have plans to use the photographs of their bobbins which they are putting on eBay. Of course I have copies of them for study purposes which creates no legal problems. However should I wish to use any of them in an article it does create difficulties. To this end I am in the process of contacting all the purchasers of the Springett bobbins to ask if they will kindly send me their pictures of them for wider use. Of course some purchasers are Arachne members and have already agreed to help me. If you happen to get a eBay note from me, you will know it is a "begging" letter. :) Thank you all again - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
