An ivory/bone Bellay pin / bobbin
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An ivory/bone Bellay pin / bobbin

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  • Sewing Bobbin - Prior to the invention of the sewing machine bobbins comprised a slender spool made from ivory, bone or wood used to hold thread for making bobbin lace.

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