These lace boot socks have a very strong historical precedent. In 17th C. costume and historical lace books you will see men wearing heavy boots with a lot of wide lace spilling out the top of the boots. The lace was attached to boot liners.. One book some of you may have is "Christian IV and Bobbin Lace " with separate "Bobbin Lace Patterns from the 1600s and 1900s" packet by Katia Johansen, Denmark, 2001. This is an interesting King. He fought in naval battles, was injured, and his collar lace was stained with blood. This is still available for viewing, conserved, but preserving the blood (DNA!). OIDFA members who went to the Lund Sweden Congress may have seen this King's lace. The King wore his hair with a long braid falling down the front of one side. In portraits, the braid appears to always have been tied with a red ribbon! Search: Christian IV by Abraham Wuchters Anne of Denmark, the Queen just after Elizabeth I of England, was this King's sister. Her portrait showing a gown of cloth of gold and lovely lace was on the cover of "In Fine Style", reviewed earlier this year. Hope you find these bits of lace history of interest. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center. -------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 11/17/2013: I came across this blog today about lace topped socks. Janice http://tinyurl.com/o9bnp8x
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