Gimp Thread Item Number: 524/5 b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Skein (part b) containing approximately 27 meters of two-ply off-white linen thread called gimp.
History Of Use
Used to outline the design in certain patterns of Bedfordshire straight bobbin lace.
Narrative
Bedfordshire-Buckinghamshire Point Ground and Maltese Pillow Lace-Making Collection.
Item History
- Made in United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England during 1916
- Collected during 1916
- Owned by Mary Pack before April 2, 1979
- Received from Mary Pack (Donor) on April 2, 1979
What
- Name
- Gimp Thread
- Identification Number
- 524/5 b
- Type of Item
- thread
- Material
- linen fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- spun
- Overall
- height 43.0 cm, width 0.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
When
- Creation Date
- during 1916
- Collection Date
- during 1916
- Ownership Date
- before April 2, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on April 2, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0524/0005 b