Hello all, DH and I have just returned from Sarasota, Florida where we visited the Ringling (of circus fame) mansion, Ca' d'Zan, and the Ringling Museum of Art. For anyone traveling in the area, do visit the mansion to see a nice example of Normandy lace as a bed covering in Mable Ringling's boudoir. In the museum, there was a nice collection of 9 lace fans, including two very nice Chantilly examples, and others in Brussels lace and needle lace. There was also a very nice large Venetian needle lace tablecloth on the dining table in the mansion. The Ringlings were very fond of Venetian style and the mansion overlooking the bay was designed to resemble the architecture they had admired in Venice. The furnishings include many items collected on visits there as well but I was surprised by the unexpected lace sightings!
Vicki in Maryland where the sun is shining brightly and everything is in blossom - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
