Nottingham lace

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Nottingham lace refers to various flat laces and nets that are machine-made, originally produced in Nottingham, England. These laces and nets are used for decorative items such as curtains, dresses, and tablecloths.1

The production of lace machines evolved from handmade lace techniques. Early machines were complex, but advancements led to the development of modern lace industries. The Heathcot, or bobbinet, machine was a significant innovation, allowing for the creation of laces similar to Brussels lace.2

Over time, improvements led to machines like the Nottingham-lace machine, which uses larger bobbins for coarser lace, and the Barmens machine, where threads are plaited together. Today, Nottingham lace is often made from synthetic fibers and is widely available in various patterns and uses.2

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…followed through the 19th century: Nottingham-lace machines, used primarily for coarse-lace production, employ larger bobbins, and the pattern threads are wound independently on section spools; in another type, the Barmens machine, threads on king bobbins on carriers are plaited together, sometimes with warp threads.
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…followed through the 19th century: Nottingham-lace machines, used primarily for coarse-lace production, employ larger bobbins, and the pattern threads are wound independently on section spools; in another type, the Barmens machine, threads on king bobbins on carriers are plaited together, sometimes with warp threads.
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