Yesterday, I stopped in at the Cooper-Hewitt, otherwise known as the National Design Museum to see the felt exhibit, which was interesting. However, there was a room off to the side in which various things from the collection were displayed. Not exactly sure what the connecting theme was, since there were pop-up books, things with arabic calligraphy and jacquard loomed ribbons of well known masterpieces all in this room. Imagine my surprise, when in the very last case, on a low shelf, was the Judith and Holofernes lace that had been on the cover of Milton Sonday's book written on the occasion of the great Cooper-Hewitt lace exhibit. It was unfortunate that the low light conditions and the placement of it on the shelf made it difficult to really study the construction of the piece as I might have liked to. This does represent a rare opportunity to see this exceptional and world famous lace on display, so I recommend that anyone in New York who would like to see it, go over to the Cooper-Hewitt, at 91st St and 5th Avenue. I was utterly stunned that it could be on display and that no one had mentioned it to me. The felt exhibit has been popular and many textilistas are going there, so you would think that someone would have dropped me a note, but no... Devon **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellâs full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 3%3Bf)
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