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

Antwerp.—A pillow lace made at Antwerp, resembling early Alen�on, and whose chief characteristic is the representation of a pot or vase of flowers with which it is always decorated.

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

The manufacture of jewellery and preparation of precious stones, and, among native women and children, of pillow lace, give employment to several thousands.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

Auvergne.—A pillow lace made at the French city of Auvergne and the surrounding district.

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

Embroidery, however, postulates a foundation of material to be enriched with needlework, whereas needlepoint and pillow lace are wrought independently of any corresponding foundation of material.

From Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society by Various

Honiton.—A pillow lace originally made at Honiton, Devonshire, England, and celebrated for the beauty of its figures and sprigs.

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