In a message dated 10/19/03 5:18:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Thank you Jeri for finding out the rest of the Giraffe-story. In the book "A Celebration of Bedfordshire Lace" from plate 29 til 32 are some of this animal-laces, not the giraffe. I bought the book in the Museum. Greetings from Hamburg in Germany Ilske >> ------ Dear Ilske and those who love Bedfordshire laces, I have this book from the Cecil Higgins Gallery. It is possible to order it and several other Cecil Higgins Gallery books in the U.S. from Holly Van Sciver. In Canada, I think Trillium carries it. For everyone -- you can do a google search on "A Celebration of Bedfordshire Lace" and bring up several web sites. The museum shop is: http://www.cecilhigginsartgallery.org/shop.htm or http://www.cecilhigginsartgalery.org At the second address, select "Collections", then "Lace" (for a history of the Lester family), then "A Social History" - to see some of the pictures in the book. It is also possible to obtain museum hours, and a map at this site. Fair warning to those with bookcase storage problems. This 51-page book is 16 1/2" x 12", and spiral-bound. Very floppy to handle and protect. The cover is heavy glossy-finished paper, not hard bound. I paid $25 for it from Holly earlier this year. This price does not cover postage and handling. It is not for everyone; there are no patterns, for example. The photos are extremely clear, which will please Bedfordshire lace collectors. Other lovely books about Bedfordshire laces have been authored by Barbara Underwood. She has been recommended by other Arachneans, and if you wish to learn to make Bedfordshire laces, I would recommend you do a google search for Barbara Underwood to obtain more information. My library contains four books by her, so there should be no shortage of instructional materials available to purchase or borrow from your library, the IOLI library (if you are a member), or InterLibrary Loan (through your local public library). Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
