Devon, Could it have been a typo? I find myself saying "eighteenth century" if I'm thinking hard about dates that begin with "eighteen" -- i.e. the nineteenth century. Simple mistake?
Or is it written in multiple places? Nancy Connecticut, USA Devon Thein wrote: ... The previous catalogers were very good, so I am > wondering why they may think that the piece is from the 18th century. It > seems to me that, while blonde originated in the 18th century, at that time > the style was for small motifs. Here is the link > > https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/215375?&searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=08.219&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1 > ... - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
