I guess I always assumed (bad idea!) that it was bobbin lace since Vermeer's famous lacemaker is working on a bobbin lace pillow in the painting. I sort of remember in the book that they referenced/speculated that it was the oldest daughter who posed for that painting. Girl with a Pearl Earring is one of my all-time favorite books. Chevalier writes an incredible amount of tension into that one. Diane Williams
Regina Haring <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Also - in Chevalier's book "Girl with a Pearl Earring" there is a mention of the girls working on their lace in front of their home. I've always wondered if it was bobbin lace or needle lace - seems it would be easier for young girls to manage needle lace outdoors, but I believe bobbin lace would have been more common in the Netherlands at that time. Any thoughts? Regina Haring ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janette Manvell" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 2:15 AM Subject: [lace] Re: lace-digest V2007 #107 re Dorset Buttons Diane Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Galena Illinois USA http://dianelaces.wordpress.com/ --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
