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Meanings of bobbin lace in English

Portuguese
rendas de bilros
Spanish
encaje de bolillos
Catalan
puntes de coixí
Wikidata

Lace textile made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on bobbins to manage them.

rendas de bilros
Synonyms
Examples for "pillow lace"
Examples for "pillow lace"
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They say it was a woman, Barbara Uttmann, who invented pillow lace in the 16th century.
The Art of Modern Lace Making
2
Bobbin or pillow lace more nearly resembles weaving.
Textiles, for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools ...
3
And I also make the pillow lace.
Glenloch Girls
4
She had for sale some pillow lace edging of her own manufacture, which she offered at threepence per yard.
The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland
5
Doris didn't know much about Holland, even if she could make pillow lace and read French verses with a charming accent.
A Little Girl in Old Boston
1
They also learned to make bone lace with pillow and bobbins.
Customs and Fashions in Old New England
2
In 1697, the Ehglish prohibited the importation of bone lace, the manufacture of Flanders.
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
3
The women make a little bone lace.
Rides on Railways
4
For the best bone lace, not under 20 yards, £5:5s.
Life of Adam Smith
5
After much hesitation, he selected a coat and breeches of black velvet, a pearl-coloured vest, and cravat and ruffles of fine English bone lace.
The Maid of Maiden Lane