The museum has four knotting shuttles that are beautiful and well documented. It's known for its 18th- century French paintings. The Wallace Collection is a museum in London which has a collection from 15th to 19th centuries. Her book is still sought out among fellow tatters. Gentleman would give them as gifts.Īccording to Pam Palmer author of "Tatting Shuttles Related Tools & accessories" French Shuttles were Tortoiseshell would have very sought after among the ladies. Tortoiseshell is the shell of hawksbill turtle when heated allows to be decorated with precious metals inlay. It appears knotting shuttles were documented in some portraits with famous ladies as far back as 1760. The ladies of society took the shuttles to social gatherings. Knotting Shuttles had a high profile in society and were before tatting shuttles. The term Georgian is used in the contexts of social and political history. The Georgian era is often extended to include the short reign of William IV. The Georgian era was a period in British history from 1714 to c 1830- 1837 named after the Hanoverian kings, George I, George II George III and George IV. According to Jill "The knotting shuttle is late 18th century with pique work gold inlay, a really special one." This shuttle was purchased in Scotland, Jill had no other information apart from being in the Georgian era. She stated it is the largest Knotting Shuttle she has ever seen, it measures 5 and 3/8 inches in length. I must say I was very surprised! This Knotting shuttle according to the seller is "Museum quality" and she would never get another one like it. This was a gift from Mike for our 37th wedding anniversary. Updated 7-15-23 37th Anniversary Gift from Mike "Pique Knotting Shuttle" I'm trying to update and record shuttles as I get them, but life happens. I enjoy updating the page, but Mike and I are extremely busy with family, church, work and these precious Grandbabies. My collection has so many shuttles not documented. The was just to document the history of shuttles as I got them. I will always be thankful "Britt" created it and taught me how to maintain it. My daughter-in-law Brittany suggested I create a website to document my collection several years ago. I see special memories of a specific time! They had meaning to her, some that I was aware of and others not. I've found that as I go through my Mother's keepsakes they held sentimental value to her as well as myself. The bead tatting was done for my wedding, this is a treasure that I will keep. You'll notice that the shuttle is framed and has pieces of tatting she made. *** Note to Children*** This shuttle belonged to my Grandmother Susie Landrum who taught herself to tat.
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