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New Pitsligo Lace Edging
New Pitsligo Lace Edging
New Pitsligo Lace Edging

New Pitsligo Lace Edging

Manufacturer
Date1916
Object NameEdging
Mediumcotton
ClassificationsTextiles
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011410
About MeThis edging is worked with cotton in the "diamond and half stitch fan trail" pattern. It was made by Sophia Taylor in 1916 for her nurse, Miss Niven.

Lace making was introduced to New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire, in the 1820s. It became a thriving industry in north- east Scotland. Queen Victoria is said to have been particularly fond of New Pitsligo lace.

Bobbin lace is made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on bobbins to manage them. As the work progresses, the weaving is held in place with pins set in a pillow. The placement of the pins is usually determined by a pattern.
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