In a message dated 11/22/04 5:43:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The cylinder is glazed ceramic and is about 12cm diameter and 20cm high. It > is peppered with holes to allow the washing and rinsing liquid to penetrate > the lace, which is wound around the cylinder. An excellent idea and much > better than a bottle. > I would like to know if any of you have come upon such an item in this big > wide world of Arachne and I look forward to hearing from you! > Dear Avril, This falls into the realm of lace-care, or the washing of lace. I have read of such a implement for washing lace, and it must be in one of my conservation books. That is the type of publication I would suggest you consult. Or, even books on needlework tools. I have been very impressed by books on textile conservation from Scandinavia, some of which I could not read because of the language barrier. Another group of experts would be the people charged with caring for the lace of Christian IV of Denmark (1577-1648). They may have information about this cylinder. In the book "Christian IV og kniplingerne" by Katia Johansen, 2001, ISBN 87-988400-0-2, the conservation processes used for the King's laces are described in detail. If you do not have this book, I strongly recommend it as being a very interesting one to read! Perhaps there is InterLibrary loan in Denmark, and you can borrow it. It would be worth asking at your local library or a university library. At this time, I am otherwise occupied with different research. I am putting together information about the Chinese needlelace. It is a subject I was reading about for two months last Summer. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
