Tool - Knotting shuttle, 1800-1870

Historical information

Knotting was a popular pasttime for eighteenth century women, often made from luxury materials. Knotting uses a thicker thread to produce a cord for applique on surface embroidery that thread can be fastened using the hole in the blocck

Significance

Knotting shuttles were both elegant tools for display and leisure

Physical description

Mother of Pearl knotting shuttle, Brass rivets and bone central block with a central hole.

Inscriptions & markings

Undecorated blades

References

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