I assume we're referring to the picture on the dust wrapper of the Ruth Bean
reprint dated 1982, as my two earlier editions don't have wrappers. Possibly
Ruth selected a picture which isn't relevant to the 1919 original date of
publication.
In the text (page 222) Wright refers to 'There was also shown a Flounce made
for the Queen from a copy of the parchment described on page 71, the work of
three sisters who lived at Stoke Goldington (Charlotte, Mary and Anne
Warren)*. It was of 14 slip thread, and it took 10 papers of pins, 26 score
bobbins and 10 score trollies (gimps), that is, 750 bobbins in all.'
* Charlotte, afterwards Mrs Adams of Stoke Goldington, Mary, afterwards Mrs
Webb of Hartwell, Ann, afterwards Mrs Garner of Hackleton.
On page 18 of the 1901 Stoke Goldington census (ancestry.co.uk) - High
Street - John W Warren, his wife, Sarah A, daughters Charlotte, Mary and
Lily. None are listed as lacemakers.
I would be interested if anyone has any info on the picture inside the same
book 'A Bucks lace-maker' - Photo by Dr Habberton Lulham, as I have been
unable to identify her yet.
Diana in Northants
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