Hello Tamara and all Others,
But I do know the English custom (which is the same as Polish) and in
English, 16th century means years starting with 1501 and ending with
1600.
Tha's the same in Germany, 16th century starts 1501 and end 1600.
But the Swedish count in another way. For them 16th century means 1601
- 1700.
German, on the other hand... As far as I know, German follows the
logical path so, "16 Jahrhundert" are the years *starting with 16*,
not 15.
No, see ahead
"off" here. "2/4 (which I take to mean second quarter) 17.
Jahrhundert" would cover 1725-1750 (our 18th century). "2/4 17th
century" would cover 1625-1650 (German 16. Jahrhundert). A hundred
years' difference, yet those labels are describing the same piece of
lace...
There are several books which have faults about this in them. It's a
pity. That's why I personally prefore a date like before or after 1550
or about 1775 or something like this. It's clearer I think.
Greetings
Ilske
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