In a message dated 5/21/2008 5:08:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I plan to be at the museum when it opens at 10am, and go to the lace room. At 12 noon, or just before noon, move to the museum cafe for lunch, then continue looking at lace until I'm overloaded. I'd love to have any of you join me for lace viewing and/or lunch. ----------------------- Dear Alice, Be sure to go to the British Galleries 1500-1900, where the Margaret Laton jacket and portrait can be viewed up close. Compare lace on jacket to that on portrait. This entire section of the museum is interesting to someone who loves lace, embroidery, costume. There is the 1673 wedding suit of James, Duke of York, including a lace cravat. And somewhere you may come across the 1690 carved lace cravat by Grinling Gibbons. You'll see them, plus many portraits that illustrate how lace was worn. I remember seeing lace shoe roses for men in a portrait. I recommend you carry a small pocket flashlight (It is called a "torch" in England) so you can see the gold in costumes that are dimly lit. It is the only way to see the sparkle of gold, otherwise lost in the dark. If you use it discretely, it should be ok. In other words, do not keep it turned on all the time or wave it around to cause the guards undue concern. If a guard intervenes, explain sweetly that you have waited many years to be able to see .... (whatever it is you are viewing at the moment). Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
