I got this vintage tin some time ago - it is a beautiful picture of the Forth Rail Bridge. and once contained Beatties of Glasgow biscuits. Inside was some sewing bits and pieces - needles thread and some unfinished items of tatting.
This panel looked nothing on a plain surface but when I held it up to the light the pattern became clear - look at the lovely butterfly.
Also inside was this vintage magazine. Possibly from the 60s or 70s - price 1/3!
There was also some unfinished work with thread which I'll call bilious-green!
Someone's well loved work I'm sure.
You can read about another vintage tatting magazine that I found here.
Love, Liz
3 comments:
Such a lovely find, Liz. I am so glad that all of these tatting treasures have found a good home.
My grandmother and mother both tatted. I still have the shuttles they used. I have several pillowcases with their hand-tatted lace edges that they made. Sadly, it is really a lost art now. xo Diana
Oh how exciting Liz, I love finding little time capsules like that! xxx
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