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From: Sue 2harv...@tiscali.co.uk
Sent: Jun 22, 2011 11:12 AM
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Subject: [lace] Bearing Cloth
I have just downloaded 3 photos of the finished Bearing Cloth made by some
of the members of Norfolk Lacemakers
The bearing cloth is what was used to carry the baby to its baptism, the
original is dated 1667 and probably came from a very rich family, possibly even
royalty as nobody else could have afforded such an ornate piece.
Sue M Harvey
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I have just downloaded 3 photos of the finished Bearing Cloth made by some
of the members of Norfolk Lacemakers. It is a real achievement by these
members who have given up a lot of time to both make the lace and each
individual tear drop was cut by hand ,filed and edges polished smooth. It
