Re: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture

David the list in Gillian's book, it appears there were 11 ships according to the NSW Immigration Boards List. Maureen E Yorks UK > On 26 May 2018, at 17:36, Maureen wrote: > > David > > According to Gillian Kelly's book there were a lot more ships than three,

Re: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture

David According to Gillian Kelly's book there were a lot more ships than three, but it seemed the Australian government didn't want them as Lacemakers so the lacemaking machines were left in Calais. The website 'The Australian Lacemakers of Calais' gives a lot of information on the subject.

RE: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture

Devon, I suppose that as we enjoy the lavish handmade flounces of mid-century royal lace, we should spare a thought for the English machine lace makers who were collateral damage, forced to become farm hands in Australia. My understanding is that there were 3 shiploads of lace makers from

Re: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture

Partridge From: Devon Thein <devonth...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture I would like to suggest that it is William Felkin's book, A history of the machine-wrought hosiery and lace manufactures that Jane is referencing. It is written in a very amusi

RE: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture

Dear Jane, Devon and others Jane and your email sent me scuttling to get my book out, Well Suited to the Colony by Gillian Kelly. The Naponic War ended in 1814 and it is believed that the first lace machine was smuggled into Calais in 1815. Until then the English were not welcome in France.

Re: [lace] Machine lace and its manufacture

I would like to suggest that it is William Felkin's book, A history of the machine-wrought hosiery and lace manufactures that Jane is referencing. It is written in a very amusing style in 1867. I am quite interested in the example of lace that Alex posted on her site that is part handmade and part