单词 | lace pin |
释义 | > as lemmaslace pin lace pin n. (a) (in bobbin lace making) any of a number of pins used to hold the work in place on a lace pillow, the placement of the pins typically being determined by a pattern pinned on the pillow; (b) a pin or brooch used to secure or fasten a lace collar, cuff, etc. (now historical). ΚΠ 1794 E. Donovan Instr. collecting & preserving Subjects Nat. Hist. 63 The smallest sort of lace pins will do very well for most kinds [of minute Moth]. 1802 Statist. Observ. Kilkenny 1800 & 1801 x. 555 Lace pins, for strong coarse lace, 4½d. per sheet; bobbins, about 3d. per dozen. ?1873 C. E. Treadwin Antique Point & Honiton Lace 50 The pin-holes exactly outline the pattern, and show where each lace pin is to be placed in working the patterns. 1877 Godey's Lady's Bk Aug. 100/2 (advt.) Articles in Jewelry... Ladies' fancy Lace Pins, Coral Goods, Venetian Goods, Ear-Rings. 1976 P. Nottingham Technique Bobbin Lace i. 12 Lace pins are made of brass so that they will not rust in the pillow. 1990 A. M. Miller Illustr. Guide Jewelry Appraising iii. 48/1 The collars, cuffs, ribbons, and so on, were detachable and many were held in place by ‘lace pins’, delicate open work or filigree small pins. < as lemmas |
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