I’m afraid there are people in all area of collecting and crafting who are unwilling to ‘share’ - what’s mines mine and stays mine!
Both my husband and I are ardent collectors and researchers, he of local topography and me, of course, the history of the East Midlands lace industry, workers and tools. We have always shared our collections when requested but that willingness has not always been returned. My husband requested a copy of a rare local photograph the response was a refusal with the words “well if I give you a copy then there would be two......”! Which meant that if that picture disappeared the image was lost - and as he did not make provision for his archive after his death the image has been lost to future generations researching the area. Diana in Northamptonshire - where it is bitterly cold and we’re expecting snow. - 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/
