I just now had a look at that bobbin that Brian is talking about. It is very 'white' colour, - for my thoughts. I have some old bobbins passed down through the family, and they are mostly a deeper creamy colour.
The lettering on my bobbins is less sharp - this looks more like newer lettering, and the bobbin has not been used very much. It does not have that "feel" to it that a lot of handling gives a bobbin. I agree, Brian, that the lettering has been added more recently, as the edges of the dots are sharper, - not worn with use, and smoothed down, like my bobbins are. Except for the bottom bead, the square beads are similar to some of my bobbins' spangles., as is the wire. Regards from Liz in Melbourne, Oz. - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
