Catherine, The handling with gloves in not such a joke as one might think. The oils and acids on human skin can cause damage unlike those in the soil. One must remember this are now 'museum pieces' and will be handled as such.
I just wish I lived in your country so I could go to see them. Lorri, a goldsmith who has always admired the skills of the 'masters' who have gone before! However, we now see them being handled with white cotton gloves, just as we would handle delicate antique lace/fabric. Handle with care yes, but I feel the white cotton gloves are a bit of a joke! Catherine Barley Henley-on-Thames UK - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
