Jeri I have only been on the list for about 18 months. I mostly lurk due to the fact that I am normally behind on the list and assume that if I know the answer someone else will already have replied. I keep quite a lot of the most interesting and informative postings that I think I will refer to again - so I have lots of yours. Thank you for everything I have learnt. But I haven't seen your posting on the Lace and Embroidery Resource Center before now.
> There are 3,000+ books on my library shelves devoted to the > subjects of lace, > embroidery, costumes, textiles, quilting that includes lace and/or > embroidery, history of women connected to textile arts, how > to teach, conservation and > restoration, sewing, color theory, interior decorating that > uses lace and > embroidery, antiques. There are also books referred to in > the bibliographies of > these books -- making it easier to find original sources. WOW - it sounds fantastic > My habits are to think big, and think ahead! I have made > lists of ideas At least the size > and scope of the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, > Massachusetts. That certainly sounds ambitious! > I have always thought it should be located within 25 miles of > Interstate 95 With todays technology the location should be less important, but there is something different about being able to touch, feel and browse through a real book rather than via web pages etc. > millions of dollars are needed to fund such a facility. > It sounds quite a daunting prospect to raise that sort of money I wonder if that is why you had so few replies before. We all feel too inadequate to be able to help. If you were in the UK I would approach the Lace Guild, the V&A and the English Heritage or National Trust for help with the funding. The Lottery also give out grants (they sometimes match what you raise on projects like this). Unfortunately I don't have the knowledge in this area in the US. It would be dreadful to see a collection of this size being disbanded so I hope that the links from within arachne will connect you with the right people to realise your plans. Keep us all upto date - perhaps we can break this down into smaller steps to achieve it. Diana Berkshire, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
