Hi Jane, I'm supposed to be asleep in preparation for an early morning departure for Ithaca, but couldn't resist your question! I visited Ipswich a few years ago with particular interest in seeing the examples of old Ipswich lace. I am pretty certain the small display which exists was in the John Whipple House. You can surf to get particulars, but I found one reference that said it was "open Wednesday-Sunday, May-October--call for times (978) 356-2811." We barely got there in time for the last tour of the day, but the rush was more than worth the visit, not only for the lace, but for the many other interesting items in the house, and the interesting fellow who conducts the tour. He regaled us with the origins of many expressions I've always known but never knew where they came from. Marta Cotterell's book on Ipswich lace may provide more info on any other displays.
Vicki in Maryland where we are enjoying the chill of autumn's arrival To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
