Bobbin Collection (page 3)

French Lacemaker working on a large-scale piece. Date: circa 1910s

The Bobbin Club, Regent Street, 1932
Artists impression of the interior of the Bobbin Club in Regent Street, around 3am when it is usually at its liveliest according to The Bystander

Society. Belgium. The lacemarkers in the city of Bruges. Drawing, 19th-20th centuries

Cats and Kittens - The Pick of the Basket. early 20th century

John Collier (Bobbin)
JOHN COLLIER, known as Tim Bobbin - Lancashire artist of memorable satirical prints on topical issues (eg sale of commissions) and scenes of daily life (eg dentistry). Date: 1708 - 1786

Group of girls on a Balham street, SW London
Group of girls playing on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

A Chinese Woman making a bobbin, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper). Chinese art. SWITZERLAND. Bern. Bernese Historical Museum

Bonzo Suffers From Overwork by George Studdy
Bonzo Suffers From Overwork. He is fast asleep after a rummage through his mistresss sewing basket. Date: 1923

TEXTILE MILL, c1840. Bobbin and drawing frames in a New England cotton textile mill. Lithograph, c1840

A Chinese Woman making a bobbin, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper)
XIR694812 A Chinese Woman making a bobbin, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper) by Chinese School, (18th century); Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern

The Goat Girl
BAL46544 The Goat Girl by Corbet, Edith Ridley (c.1850-1920); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Lacemaker, 1823 (oil on canvas)
BAL41740 The Lacemaker, 1823 (oil on canvas) by Tropinin, Vasili Andreevich (1776-1857); 74.7x59.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Playing Card showing workers making stockings (print) (detail of 392627)
XJF392628 Playing Card showing workers making stockings (print) (detail of 392627) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Lacemaker, 1823 (oil on canvas) (detail of 41740)
BAL362983 The Lacemaker, 1823 (oil on canvas) (detail of 41740) by Tropinin, Vasili Andreevich (1776-1857); 74.7x59.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Winding the Iron Wire on the Bobbin

The Annunciation, 1603 (oil on panel)
XAL80361 The Annunciation, 1603 (oil on panel) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); 162x103 cm; Galleria dell Accademia, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Folding fan with a sheet of tulle, on which bobbin and needle lace is appliqued and musical angels are painted with tempera, on a pearl frame, L. Stouder, Anonymous, Anonymous, c. 1880 - c. 1900

Portrait of Marie Adelaide (1759-1802) 1756 (oil on canvas)
XIR144121 Portrait of Marie Adelaide (1759-1802) 1756 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766); 128x96 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Silk. William Skinner and Sons. Winding raw silk from skein to bobbin, 1936, Lewis Hine, 1874 - 1940, was an American photographer

ANDERSEN: THUMBELINA. Drawing by Arthur Rackham for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1909. A young doffer working in the Globe Cotton Mill in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A bobbin boy in the spinning room of a textile mill in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1911

CHILD LABOR, 1910. An eight year old boy who picks up bobbins for 15 cents a day in a Fayetteville, Tennessee, textile mill. Photographed in 1910 by Lewis W. Hine

TOBACCO, 18TH CENTURY. Tobacco is drawn off a reel and wound around a bobbin into a tight roll to be compressed and aged. Copper engraving from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, 18th century

CHANTILLY LACE, c1875. Black bobbin lace of Chantilly, France, from the late 19th century

Winding The Iron Wire On The Bobbin

Woman worker at a textile factory in budapest, hungary, 1950s

Purple silk thread wound on bobbins stacked in rows at a silk weaving factory, Chiang Mai, Thailand

SINGER SEWING MACHINE. Line engraving, American, c1900

Pattern of Threads in Bobbin-net Lace
An enlarged illustration of the pattern of threads in the lace produced by a bobbin-net machine. Date: 1843

West Africa, Sierra Leone - Spinning Cotton Date: circa 1910s

Lace Making / Flanders
Lace making in Flanders Date: 19th Century

THREAD TRADE CARD, 1880. American merchants trade card, c1880

THREAD TRADE CARD, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for Merricks Best Six-Cord Thread

Lace production using bobbins. The lace (lower right) is being manually produced using bobbins (upper left). Lace is a style of openwork, woven fabric

Spinning Cotton / China
A chinese boy separate cotton thread using a bobbin and spinning device, with tension provided by a wooden spring tied to his back

Cotton Processing
Scene in a cotton mill - women working at bobbin and drawiung frames while a barefoot boy carries away the finished product

Two Drunks (Bobbin)
Two ugly old drunks have a drop together, with one man rubbing his eye

Man & Woman Drunk 1773
A drunken woman makes an angry lunge for her partners jug of grog

Selfish Drunk (Bobbin)
A thirsty fellow covets his companions jug of drink with bulging eyes

Florists device for fastening bouquets of flowers
A florists device for fastening bouquets of flowers

Silk dyers souk, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

3 Drunks Open a Bottle
Three drunken men eagerly await the opening of another bottle

Bute Drink 1772 (Bobbin)
One man falls unconscious after a drinking session, his companion fails to rouse him with another glass; a satire on supporters on Lord Bute

Two Old Drunks (Bobbin)
Heavy drinking has taken its toll on a pair of elderly drunkards with gnarled features and poor personal hygiene

Throwing up (Bobbin)
One fellow throws up after too much to drink, his companion thoughtfully lifts his wig

Hargreaves Jenny
HARGREAVES SPINNING JENNY James Hargreaves in 1767 invented this jenny which could spin 8 bobbins at once; later this was increased to 16 Date: 1767

Solicitor cheating a couple
An elderly couple are cheated by a solicitor

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In the picturesque town of Le Puy en Velay, nestled in the Auvergne region of France, a centuries-old tradition comes to life. Close-up shots reveal skilled hands delicately maneuvering bobbins for lace making, showcasing the intricate artistry that has been passed down through generations. Le Puy en Velay is renowned for its traditional lace making, and it's easy to see why. The attention to detail and precision required are evident as we witness the palilleira's hands expertly working with bobbins, weaving together threads into exquisite patterns. But lace making isn't confined to just Le Puy en Velay; it transcends borders. In Bruges, Belgium, at The Lace Centre (Kantcentrum), visitors can immerse themselves in this timeless craft. Bobbins take center stage here too as they play their part in creating stunning pieces of delicate lace. The history usage extends beyond handcrafted techniques. With the advent of machines like "The Improved Ladys Own Sewing Machine, " bobbin winding became more efficient and accessible to all. This innovation revolutionized the world of sewing and allowed even more people to engage in this beautiful art form. From Le Puy en Velay to Lowell mills in America, bobbins have played an integral role in producing fine textiles on a larger scale. Machine-spun thread wound onto bobbins facilitated mass production while maintaining quality standards. And let's not forget about Brewster & Bob Bob Bobbin. Their catchy name adds a touch of whimsy amidst all these tales of craftsmanship and ingenuity associated with bobbins. Whether you're captivated by close-ups capturing nimble fingers or fascinated by historical advancements like machine-spun thread on a bobbin – one thing remains certain: they are an essential tool connecting past traditions with present-day creativity across continents.