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From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [lace] The Laughing Cavalier' Lace Date: Mon, 8 May 012 1::5::4 +100< I was able to visit the Wallace Collection last week to see their Fencing and Fashion exhibition. The emphasis is very much on fencing - lots of fancy swords, but no lace. However, the main galleries made up for it, with lots of wonderful portraits. I paid my respects to the Laughing Cavalier, and had a good look at his cuffs. Definitely needlelace, a wide band of reticella edged with punto in aria. There's more of the same on his collar, but is is so densely pleated you can hardly see the lace, and it doesn't show up in the photograph: http://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:080//eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=4959< Somehow I missed the Little Lacemaker with her blackwork cap, though I know she's there somewhere. http://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:080//eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=artist&objectId=410&&viewType=detailView Altogether a very pleasant visit, and nice and cool on the hottest day of the year so far! Bridget Marrow, in Pinner, UK - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
