Pusher machine

In 1812 Samuel Clark and James Mart(sic) constructed a machine that was capable of working a pattern and net at the same time.

A pusher operated each bobbin and carriage independently, allowing almost unlimited designs and styles.

A modification was made in 1831 to copy blondes, Marmaduke Miller adder a device to add loops and purls to the lace in 1827.

[7] The bobbinet was best producing straight net, but the Pusher was slow and could be used to imitate handlace of any complexity though could't put in liners leaving the impression of sharpness from the lace.

When in William IV reign, tatting and putting on fancies became popular, the Pusher was in great demand.

In 1867 women stopped wearing shawls, and the Franco-Prussian War cut off the trade with France there was market for this lace.