Dear Adele, That is a very interesting idea. Looking closely at the Old Lacemaker and the "attributed to Gabriel Metsu" paintings, it appears that they have something like you describe on them too. Devon
> > > > On Sep 4, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Devon Thein <devonth...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have no idea what purpose the black appendage on the top of the pillow > serves. It doesn't look like the sort of thing that you wind finished lace > on, or protect finished lace in. > > > - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
