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 <[email protected]> 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 [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
