Beads Item Number: 1350/34 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Seven beads of various sizes, shapes and materials: 1 medium-size dull blue, irregular spherical shape, glass; 1 small, light blue, tubular, glass; 1 very small, bright blue, hexagonal, glass; 1 very small bright blue, spherical, glass; 1 very small, clear glass; 1 medium, oblong, green and yellow ceramic; 1 small, iridescent seashell, drilled for stringing. Wrapped together in a bundle.
History Of Use
Beads are attached by means of a loop of steel wire, in groups of 4 to 8, to the ends of each bobbin to add weight. This keeps the bobbin in place as the lace maker tosses it under and over the surrounding threads.
Narrative
Bedfordshire 16th-20th Century Pillow Lace-Making Collection.
Item History
- Made in United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
- Owned by Mary Pack before April 27, 1989
- Received from Mary Pack (Donor) on April 27, 1989
What
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 27, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on April 27, 1989
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1350/0034