Having seen similar situations where lace has been identified and dated by experts, and then found them to be totally inaccurate, I now consider the names to be generic and describe the type of lace as determined by the techniques used to make it. However this is also a problem as we do not have a difinitive list of techniques for the different laces. The OIDFA work on the bucks Point Family is fascinating and gives an insight into the techniques popularly used. However, when researching for my book on geometrical Bucks I came across nearly all the techniques listed for all the laces in the book in the 293 pieces of antique Bucks that I examined in Luton Museum. The popularity of techniques changes; new ones are discovered that improve the appearance and others are discarded.
When a product sells there will always be the those who jump in the band wagon and the professional lacemakers were clever enough to imitate another's work. I borrowed a piece of 'blond' and made a copy when I needed it for teaching and I did not neglect to admit to making it. Does it really matter if we know where a piece of lace is made? Surely it is the beauty of the piece and fascination of examining the techniques used that are really important. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
