Historical information
Tatting shuttle made out of imitation tortoiseshell. Tatting is the making of knots to make a lace of decorative rings, chains, and edges. The shuttle consists of two blades joined by a block, and is used to hold the thread.
Significance
Imitation tortoiseshell was a sustainable durable alternative to tortoiseshell and made an attractive tool
Physical description
Tatting shuttle. Imitation tortoiseshell. Central block glued, has a hole in centre
Inscriptions & markings
Undecorated blades
