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Pattern Prickings

This is a pattern prickings. We acquired it in 1957. Its technique is when making a continuous straight bobbin lace, two identical patterns are used to leap frog as one progresses. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Roxa Wright. It is credited Gift of Roxa Wright.

Its dimensions are

a. Height: 17 cm [6.5"] Direction in which pattern would be worked. Width: 9 cm [3.5"] b. Height: 17 cm [6.5"] Direction in which pattern would be worked. Width: 9 cm [3.5"]

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Pattern Prickings; a. Height: 17 cm [6.5"] Direction in which pattern would be worked. Width: 9 cm [3.5"] b. Height: 17 cm [6.5"] Direction in which pattern would be worked. Width: 9 cm [3.5"]; Gift of Roxa Wright; 1957-130-1-a,b

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