Dear Devon, What is the objective of your questions about the Shire named Devon and about Ireland? You know, I hope, that I have books about laces, in these places? You will have read Elizabeth Kurella's 2014 book on Youghal, and also the Youghal books by Pat Earnshaw? Have you checked the Arachne archives? There was a lot of correspondence back and forth to Elizabeth when she was doing research for her book. And, you should find a lot of material filed under Youghal. There are some lovely pieces in my collection. Most people do not realize how exquisite this Irish needlelace is. On my kitchen counter at the moment is a catalog written by Ada K. Longfield, MA, LLB, titled Catalogue to the Collection of Lace. This refers to the National Museum of Ireland, and was published in Dublin by the government. No date. I'd guess in the 1930s or 1940s. Text is 74 pages in length, followed by 20 pages of plates on good paper stock so the photos are crisp. The purpose seems to have been to inventory and to document laces in the collection. The collection comes from throughout Europe, and is not exclusively Irish. There is a lot more in my library, but write privately and answer questions in paragraph 1, before I go overboard with details! I, too, have been to Allhallow's in Honiton. The second time, I was on a Marion Scoular embroidery tour, and was asked to answer many questions about lace. The first time, Jonathan Lane's Lace Shop was still in operation, which was special. I remember buying a very old lace book there. Allhallow's sells used Honiton lace books and fragments of lace harvested from old damaged Honiton that has been donated to be used as fund raisers. The brooches are a very nice keepsake. As to Exeter, my embroidery tour of 17 experts went to Exeter Cathedral, where we had booked a special guide to focus on the embroideries. Oh! My! Lots of incredible embroidery and 2 books to explain: Exeter Rondels, 16 pages, and Of Brightest Array - The Exeter Cathedral Company of Tapisers (a Pitkin Guide), 13 pages. I always love to see the high quality of designs and how they are interpreted by stitchers. Off in a nook was some lace, very unique. So, if you go, ask an official where that one lace is located. It is a huge place. I have replied to the list, so information can be captured in the file for the National Museum of Ireland. Otherwise, since Devon and I know each other well, I would have replied directly. Remember everyone, if you have something to be saved for future lace scholars, reply via Arachne! Love, Jeri ------------------------------ In a message dated 4/8/2015 8:34:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Is anyone familiar with lace in the National Museum of Ireland? According to the website: This collection consists of Irish and European lace accessories ranging from the 17th Century to the early 20th Century. The collection of Irish lace and lace designs is strong from the mid 19th to the mid 20th Century, when specimens were purchased by the Museum directly from lace schools, co-operatives and Industrial Exhibitions across the country I would be interested to hear from anyone who has knowledge of what is on display or other access. I am very interested in learning about the lace industries of Ireland, especially the needle lace of the 19th century. Devon Thein (in New Jersey) - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
