pillow lace

American  

noun

1. bobbin lace.

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pillow lace British  

noun

1. lace made by winding thread around bobbins on a padded cushion or board Compare point lace

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Etymology

Origin of pillow lace

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Ypres.—A pillow lace resembling Valenciennes, but sometimes with bolder designs and rather large lozenge or square mesh in the ground; also a type of Valenciennes.

From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.

A small pin, or cylinder, formerly of bone, now most commonly of wood, used in the making of pillow lace.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Bobbin or pillow lace more nearly resembles weaving.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

Valenciennes.—A solid and durable pillow lace having the same kind of thread throughout for both ground and pattern.

From Lace, Its Origin and History by Goldenberg, Samuel L.

Antique.—Hand-made pillow lace of heavy linen thread in a large, open, rectangular knotted mesh.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)