Historical information
Tatting shuttles make knotted lace by hand with thread wound onto the shuttle.
Significance
This shuttle was given to the collection by Lady Amies, founding member of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria, while she was curator of the guild
Physical description
Early plastic yellow plastic tatting shuttle wound with cream thread. Two sides joined by 2 brass rivets through a central block. Points meet at each end
Subjects
References
- History of Needlework Tools and Accessories by Sylvia Groves Page 88 ISBN/ISSN: 9780715359136
- Tatting Shuttles, Related Tools & Accessories. Pam Palmer Page 66 ISBN/ISSN: 0 9535076 2 9
