Hi Lorri - Also, i believe there was lacemaking in New France (when it was
governed by the French before 1763); a lacemaker in Quebec studied this about
20 years ago. She mentioned her research on Arachne, so the info should be in
the archives. I think there were French nuns involved in
In terms of Britain's "3Rd world" colonies it was taken there by the
missionaries as the main exporters of the skills. USA? I have no idea.
I am a fan of Marian Powys, her skills and knowledge are to be wondered at.
Brian. (Who lives in Awabakal Country)
Cooranbong. Australia
On 5/01/2022
Dear Lorri,
I am sure that you will be sent many excellent resources, but this article
on Lace in America by Marian Powys is a good place to start:
https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/articles/120_lac1.pdf
Laurie Waters and Karen Thompson both have expertise in this area.
I'm also
Does anyone have information on lacemaking coming to America?
I know some about the lacers in Ipswitch, but when and how did lacemakers
first come to the Colonies?
Lorri Ferguson
Renton, Washington
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