I have been dooming and dreaming about bobbins this last few days. It
started when (after all these years of study) I discovered that almost
all Downton bobbins were hand whittled until more modern times. I had
noticed hand whittled necks, but because my collection is digital and
thus i only
If you look at an enlarged photo of the reversed corner you can that the net
was cut badly leaving threads and even some netting hanging over the edge.
 The circles on the net also looks a little fuzzy to me which makes me think
it is all machine made. I think a handmade one would have had better
Thank you to everyone who has had any input in this discussion. It is
interesting to read all the different thoughts and view.
It has given both myself and my sister much more idea of what she has owned
for 32 years and it has been moved from a keepsake box into her knickers draw
so she can enjoy
