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
Subjects
References
- History of Needlework Tools and Accessories by Sylvia Groves Ill 143 ISBN/ISSN: 9780715359136
