Susan
The dominant form of needle lace in 1860 would have been point de gaze. So if
you are looking for motifs, look there. A google search will turn up quite a
lot. Also some collections:
http://needlelacetalk.ning.com/photo/albums/point-de-gaze-antique
Thank you Bev Gina, I was able to find a few more items. Based on the
photos accompanying instructions, it seems like the needle lace that I am
referring to--with laid cordonnet etc--was overshadowed by tape based lace
during the mid 1800's. I was surprised delighted to find some great
While poking around Arizona Digital Archives, I ran across a monograph entitled
Laces that has a number of interesting photos. The accompanying text explains
some details to look for when deciding whether an item is handmade or made by
machine. I didn't seen an author listed, just found it
Dear Rita,
Wow!!! What a great bookmark! I have never received a netted or knotted one.
The colors are so beautiful!
I will remember you fondly when I see it. It's already in use on my summer
reading.
Best,Laura SandisonNew Mexico, USA
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Hello All! I'm looking for an online resource for needle lace circa 1860.
When I checked the Arizona Digital Archives, the closest I found was Therese de
Dillmont 1900 1910. There doesn't seem to be a search function on the
Arizona site so while I tried to read thru all the descriptions, I
Hi Susan and everyone
There is a search box for the digital archives site, look on the left-hand
frame towards the bottom on the home page. It has a Google logo but it is
for the site. You can also link to search all of google from there.
Maybe the volume by good ol' Mrs. Bury Palliser has
I would check Patricia Wardle's Victorian Lace, and Santina Levey in that
era. Also, look for motifs on the huge triangular shawls that were made to
fit over the hoop skirts. Ribbon designs were very popular as were oval
motifs and ferns. What is the purpose of your inquiry?
Devon
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