Hello all,
There is also a book on this lace, called Dentelle de Mirecourt, from the
editorial Didier CARPENTIER, published in 2008, with beautiful patterns and
diagrams. Also a short introduction on history. As far as I understand (I
only read French, but don't speak it), it says lace in
Lyn,
That is really interesting history and thanks for taking the time to tell
it. I love learning about culture and the people and events via our lace
interests. I just like learning!
Mark, aka Tatman
On 5/11/12 3:12 PM, lynrbai...@desupernet.net lynrbai...@desupernet.net
wrote:
Exactly
WOW...wealth of information to mull over. Thanks Jeri for the jump start :)
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On 5/12/12
Hello Everybody:
The little bit of text on the page in Antje's link says that the Mirecourt lace
manufacture was started in the 16th century, but the book itself was based on a
sample book from the end of the 19th century, found in someone's attic.
Adele
North Vancouver, BC
(west coast of
Lorelei,
Thanks for the link and showing me examples. I like that the description
mentions it is a part lace and considered the French version of Bruges
Bloemwerk. I like working Bruges. So this is right up my alley!
Whether or not this particular type was made in the 1830s, the general
public
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Subject: Re: Lace from Alsace
Dear Mark et al,
One of the most fascinating aspects of lace is the fact that it doesn't
occur in a vacuum. History and economics and
