Bobbin Collection

Close-up of hands and bobbins for lace making at Le Puy in the Auvergne, France, Europe

Traditional lace making, Le Puy en Velay, Haute-Loire, France, Europe

Traditional lace making, Le Puy en Velay, Haute-Loire, France, Europe

Close-up of the hands of a palilleira, a lace maker, in the famous lace making village of Camarinas in Galicia, Spain, Europe

The Lace Centre (Kantcentrum), Bruges, Belgium, Europe

Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
REV382774 Postcard depicting lacemakers of Le Puy, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale, dentellieres)

Nivose (December / January), fourth month of the Republican Calendar, engraved by Tresca, c
XIR82286 Nivose (December/January), fourth month of the Republican Calendar, engraved by Tresca, c.1794 (coloured engraving) by Lafitte, Louis (1770-1828) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

The Improved Ladys Own Sewing Machine by Leigh & Crawford, Brooke Street, Holborn, London EC. 19th century

Bobbin Winding
Bobbin winding in a Lancashire cotton mill

A winding engine, 1850
3480191 A winding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a winding engine for winding cotton ready for use on the bobbin net machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Terracotta bobbin attributed to the Penthesilea Painter
5305154 Terracotta bobbin attributed to the Penthesilea Painter.; (add.info.: Terracotta bobbin depicting Nike and Victor. Attributed to the Penthesilea Painter)

The working mechanism of the bobbin net machine, 1850
3480192 The working mechanism of the bobbin net machine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the working mechanism of the bobbin net machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Doubling silk, 1843
3480222 Doubling silk, 1843; (add.info.: Doubling silk: Lombes silk mill, Derby, In this process two or more of the spun threads were laid parallel on a bobbin ready to be twisted on the throwing)

Illustration showing a Victorian, English, home worker with a sewing or embroidery bobbin working long hours for low
5310720 Illustration showing a Victorian, English, home worker with a sewing or embroidery bobbin working long hours for low pay.1843; (add.info.: Date: 1843); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Machine-spun thread on a bobbin in the Lowell mills
Bobbins with machine-spun thread, Boott Cotton Mills, Lowell, Massachusetts. Photograph

Fashion Plate (Fashionable Walking Dresses in Dec. 1807) M.86.266.61

Lace Making Date: circa 1900s

Lace Making - first three processes
Lace Making - Winding and Threading, Bobbin Winding, Warping (1 of 2) Date: 19th century

Brewster & Bob Bob Bobbin Novices Hurdle Race Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 18 March 2005 RIDDEN BY R, JOHNSTON & J.TIZZARD Date: 18 March 2005

Bob Bob Bobbin Ridden By J.Tizzard Cheltenham Festival 2005 Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 18 March 2005 Date: 18 March 2005

Sweden, Norrkoping, former mill town, thread used in cloth production

Submarine Electric Telegraph (engraving)
1102290 Submarine Electric Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarine Electric Telegraph)

Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho)
731723 Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho) by Corbaux, Fanny (1812-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card)

Silk Manufacturer (engraving)
2802002 Silk Manufacturer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk Manufacturer)

Ms Fr 1537 Fol. 36 The Virgin Mary weaving in a workshop
BNP159939 Ms Fr 1537 Fol.36 The Virgin Mary weaving in a workshop, from Chants royaux sur la Conception couronnee du Puy de Rouen (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Harris Sewing Machine, Model No. 12H
Harris Sewing Machine, Central Bobbin Treadle Machine, Model No.12H. 1920s

Silk (engraving)
5221713 Silk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Cotton (engraving)
5221705 Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Sewing items, including needles, pins, scissors and thread
Sewing items: needles, pins, scissors, thread, chalk, thimble and tape measure. Date: circa 1940

A Honiton Lace Manufactory, c. 1869
Ma88186 A Honiton Lace Manufactory, c.1869 by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 76.2x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Itinerant turner wearing a dress covered in
Itinerant lathe turner (tourneuse) wearing a dress covered in wooden toys and games. She holds a head for a wig 1, scythe 2, trumpet 3, flutes 4, lace bobbins 5, rolling pin 6, egg 8, goblet 9

Singer sewing machine. 1897

Advert, Pfaff Sewing Machines. 1897

An early sewing machine. 1856

Breakfast, 1640-54 (oil on panel)
3704064 Breakfast, 1640-54 (oil on panel) by Slabbaert, Karel (c.1619-54); 70x55 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Spinning Thread and Weaving, from a Rare Record of Frescoes from Thebes
STC255371 Spinning Thread and Weaving, from a Rare Record of Frescoes from Thebes, recorded 1819-1822 on his second visit to Egypt by Frederic Cailliaud (1787-1869), colour litho by Cailliaud

Netsuke depicting a weaving shuttle, c. 1860 (ivory) (see also 208396)
PFR195497 Netsuke depicting a weaving shuttle, c.1860 (ivory) (see also 208396) by Kokusai, Ozaki (19th century); 8.9 cm; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Japanese, out of copyright

A Dutch Burgomaster, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
450092 A Dutch Burgomaster, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Eliasz, Nicolaes (Pickenoy) (1590-1653); 111.9x81.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

The Sunbeam of the Factory (engraving)
3643754 The Sunbeam of the Factory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunbeam of the Factory)

Bobbin used by Pillow Lace Worker (engraving)
2799995 Bobbin used by Pillow Lace Worker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bobbin used by Pillow Lace Worker)

Bobbin-and-Fly Frame (engraving)
2799955 Bobbin-and-Fly Frame (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bobbin-and-Fly Frame)

Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print)
492568 Spinner (Addie Laird), 1910 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child labour; USA; America; American ); Photo eChristies Images; American

Postcard depicting the factory of lacemaking Les Chalmettes, L. Tendille, in Le Puy, c
REV382795 Postcard depicting the factory of lacemaking Les Chalmettes, L. Tendille, in Le Puy, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Girl at a Spinning Wheel
DRE72840 Girl at a Spinning Wheel by Harcourt, H (19th century); 38.1x33.3 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK; English, out of copyright

Sign of the Venetian Weavers Guild (panel)
FTB64011 Sign of the Venetian Weavers Guild (panel) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Mechlin bobbin lace with picot edge and geometric and floral motifs, 1750-1760 (linen)
3412145 Mechlin bobbin lace with picot edge and geometric and floral motifs, 1750-1760 (linen) by English School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Malta, Lace (colour photo)
2804537 Malta, Lace (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malta, Lace. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Postcard depicting costumes of the Velay, c. 1900 (coloured b / w photo)
REV382787 Postcard depicting costumes of the Velay, c.1900 (coloured b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale)

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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.