We have a piece of black blonde which appears to be made into a skirt of the 1890s. It may have started life as a mantilla or mantillas. The piece is cataloged as 18th century. But, I feel that black point ground lace was more a lace of the 19th century. It has large motifs which was a popular thing in the 1820s and 1830s. Also black point ground lace was very popular in the mid 19th century. The previous catalogers were very good, so I am wondering why they may think that the piece is from the 18th century. It seems to me that, while blonde originated in the 18th century, at that time the style was for small motifs. Here is the link https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/215375?&searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=08.219&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1
The number is 08.219 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. I have posted additional photos on the laceioli.ning site, the lace history group. Does anyone have any insight into why this is considered to be 18th century? Devon - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
