>
> Can anyone help me identify what type of lace is on a bodice circa 1900-1906?
> You can view a photo enlargement of the lace at:
> http://www.costumegallery.com/temp/1900beigebodicelace.jpg
>
> Penny Ladnier,
Without being able to see it closely, is sure looks like Irish-type crochet.
It
> Can anyone help me identify what type of lace is on a bodice circa
> 1900-1906? You can view a photo enlargement of the lace at:
http://www.costumegallery.com/temp/1900beigebodicelace.jpg
I'm not a lace expert, but I do have a Lace Dictionary published in 1913. I
went through the whole book
It is Irish Crochet. I recognize the motifs (and if I had some time I
could probably find the patterns for them).
Onaree
On 5/16/08, Penny Ladnier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Can anyone help me identify what type of lace is on a bodice circa
> 1900-1906? You can view a photo enlargement of the
nt: Friday, May 16, 2008 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Lace ID Help
> It looks like Irish crochet, most likely imitating gros point de
> Venise needle lace or the like.
>
> Beyond Pat Earnshaw's books, which are great for finer earlier laces
> but not more modern cheaper lac
It looks like Irish crochet, most likely imitating gros point de
Venise needle lace or the like.
Beyond Pat Earnshaw's books, which are great for finer earlier laces
but not more modern cheaper laces, a book I find easy to use for quick
lace id is:
"Guide to Lace and Linens, by Elizabeth M. Kurel
It looks to me like Battenburg lace. At work... that's all I can
think of without my books.
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I'm not clever enough to know the answer, only that it is not one of the
types of lace that I make myself. However, there are lots of experts at
the Arachne list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you prefer, I'll be happy to
pass on your enquiry to them, and forward replies to you.
Linda Walton
(in High
Can anyone help me identify what type of lace is on a bodice circa 1900-1906?
You can view a photo enlargement of the lace at:
http://www.costumegallery.com/temp/1900beigebodicelace.jpg
Penny Ladnier,
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
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