In pre-decimal England, 12 pence equal 1 shilling and 20 shillings equalled 1 pound. A debt of one pound three shillings and 4 pence was the same as 23 and a quarter shillings, so at 18 shillings a yard for the lace they would need to make something about 1 and a third yards. What sort of lace was this? as it seems a very high price for yard lace. Even into the beginning of the 20th century adverts for Beds. lace showed lace edgings at anything up to 2 and a half shillings to the yard. Can you give a date for this?
Jean in Cleveland U.K.
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On Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at 06:41 AM, Lorri Ferguson wrote:
Hello Gentle Spiders,
I know monetary exchange sights have been discussed and posted before but I
didn't save the postings.
I have just purchased the new book on The Laces of Ipswich and there is
reference to the cost of laces and the threads.
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