Yep, orvis is what I used. -----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of e...@huskers.unl.edu Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 11:44 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Browned lace Edwardian? Collars
I think you're thinking of Orvis paste--the stuff to wash horses. The gentlest thing to do is just soak them in lukewarm water, let the dirt fall out, and spread them out someplace flat to dry. If you feel soap is necessary, something without additives, like Orvis paste, Ivory Snow, or Tide Free is a good choice. Dissolve a little in the water first, then lay the laces in it, and let them soak. Lift them out gently, and soak in a clean lukewarm bath to rinse. Repeat once or twice. As far as *how* they would have been worn, that's hard to say without seeing them. Some of them may have been made to go with a specific garment, others may have been intended to swap around. Emma ________________________________________ Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 10:14 AM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Browned lace Edwardian? Collars I had some lace that my father brought home from Belgium & France after WWII that was probably the same color as yours. I wanted to use it on my wedding gown (Edwardian style). We went into New York and scoured the garment district, thinking an off-white/cream/candlelight silk would be perfect. All of those were hideous! What was absolutely gorgeous was a pale pink (rather unheard for a wedding dress in 1982 where I was). We washed the lace in the stuff they use to wash horses -- starts with a 'c', can't think of the name. Kate _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
