Pins And Pincushions
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. 1000 white pins, 8d. . . . Ditto black, yd. " In the State calendars in the reign of Henry VIII. , 1524, from accounts of revels held December 29th, i6th of Henry VIII. , we learn that for i oz. Ribands for MACHINE FOR MAKING PINS 21 hair laces, iid. Was given, and for laton pins, 8d. The silver penny of this period v^^as (approximately) equal in value to 3yV present pence.
John Huser the younger, when writing to Lady Lisle at Calais in 1534, says, "I am sending by Nicholas of the Hall 2 oz. ...Of ribbon . . . And 2000 pins. " The cost of pins was lessened in 1560. Those of the best quality were made of brass, superseding the iron pin to a great extent, but pins of iron wire blanched were often passed ofF as brass pins. At this present time pins made of brass are the best for all general purposes, but for use in delicate materials, those made from steel wire are more suitable, as the steel being harder than brass, the pins can be made finer and stronger, and do not make so large a hole as brass and iron pins.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
. 1000 white pins, 8d. . . . Ditto black, yd. " In the State calendars in the reign of Henry VIII. , 1524, from accounts of revels held December 29th, i6th of Henry VIII. , we learn that for i oz. Ribands for MACHINE FOR MAKING PINS 21 hair laces, iid. Was given, and for laton pins, 8d. The silver penny of this period v^^as (approximately) equal in value to 3yV present pence.
John Huser the younger, when writing to Lady Lisle at Calais in 1534, says, "I am sending by Nicholas of the Hall 2 oz. ...Of ribbon . . . And 2000 pins. " The cost of pins was lessened in 1560. Those of the best quality were made of brass, superseding the iron pin to a great extent, but pins of iron wire blanched were often passed ofF as brass pins. At this present time pins made of brass are the best for all general purposes, but for use in delicate materials, those made from steel wire are more suitable, as the steel being harder than brass, the pins can be made finer and stronger, and do not make so large a hole as brass and iron pins.
What to read after Pins And Pincushions?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Eleanor D Longman to read onlineMoreLess
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