The bobbin lace on this dress must be Chantilly lace. Chantilly lace is made
from unboiled silk thread, and uses thicker silk threads as gimps.
The big raised paisley ornamentation is not lace, but it must be
embroidered.
Bjarnes 2 cents.
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From: "Sharon Collier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 12:58 AM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Embroidery Question
That's stunning! Do you know what that type of lace is called?
Sharon
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Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 12:39 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Embroidery Question
Example of applique but with beads, scroll down to the sleeve.
http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_30.htm
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