---- [email protected] wrote: In Aileen Ribiero's book about 17th century fashion, and in other books there is reference to one Ann Turner who went to her hanging in yellow starched lace. Also, in the Ribiero book, which is in color, allowing one to see some familiar portraits for the first time in color, there are several portraits in which the lace is really yellow in striking contrast to the lace that went ----
Wasn't there a discussion of yellow lace some while back on Arachne (months, maybe even years)? I seem to remember someone saying the fashion was to use saffron on the lace. On the other hand, I've often wondered about the "honey gold" of all the antique Maltese lace I've seen. Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA [email protected] - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
