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Meanings of bobbin lace in inglês

português
rendas de bilros
espanhol
encaje de bolillos
catalão
puntes de coixí
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Lace textile made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on bobbins to manage them.

        rendas de bilros
        Sinônimos
        Examples for "pillow lace"
        Examples for "pillow lace"
        1
        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
        Translations for bobbin lace