bobbin turning — turning of furniture legs, stretchers, etc., to resemble a continuous row of bobbins. * * * … Universalium
bobbin turning — turning of furniture legs, stretchers, etc., to resemble a continuous row of bobbins … Useful english dictionary
tapestry — tapestrylike, adj. /tap euh stree/, n., pl. tapestries, v., tapestried, tapestrying. n. 1. a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture… … Universalium
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
Blue Room (White House) — The Blue Room is one of three state parlors on the first floor in the White House, the home of the President of the United States. It is distinct for its oval shape. The room is used for receptions, receiving lines, and is occasionally set for… … Wikipedia
crafts — Spain has a long tradition of hand crafts ranging from traditional wooden agricultural implements still made in the remoter regions to world famous porcelain and damascene wares. Pottery is a craft practised throughout the country. Many… … Encyclopedia of contemporary Spanish culture
Nathaniel P. Banks — Nathaniel Prentice Banks 25th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives In office February 2, 1856 – March 4, 1857 Preceded by … Wikipedia
Mechelen — Mechlin redirects here. For other uses, see Mechlin (disambiguation). For other uses, see Mechelen (disambiguation). Mechelen Mechelen City Hall … Wikipedia
Crystal Lake Falls Historic District — U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. Historic district … Wikipedia
spindle — I. noun Etymology: Middle English spindel, from Old English spinel; akin to Old English spinnan to spin Date: 12th century 1. a. a round stick with tapered ends used to form and twist the yarn in hand spinning b. the long slender pin by which the … New Collegiate Dictionary
