The July Maine Antique Digest contains an ad for this auction in Mount Crawford, Virginia: _www.jeffreysevans.com_ (http://www.jeffreysevans.com) Called their Second Annual Textiles and Sewing Auction, it will take place next Saturday, July 15th, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. I have stepped through 439 lots and there is a bit of everything: thimbles, all sorts of needlework tools, weaving equipment, antique and ethnic clothing, antique buttons, embroideries and samplers, laces, household linens, quilts and coverlets, etc. There are over 50 show towels from the Allentown (Pennsylvania) Art Museum Textile Collection, starting on page 4. This is something we discussed on Arachne just 2 days ago. It does not cost money to look at an auction's catalog, and it is a wonderful way to learn without paying tuition, buying books, or the expense of travel. We have, through the years, been asked on Arachne to identify so many things, especially small tools - most of which we determined were not related to lace. This is a resource where you can expand your knowledge. Recommend you take a look. If you click on a photo, it will enlarge. It tells you absentee bidding closes 2 hours before auction begins. Auction caveats (terms of sales) are explained. It is very rare for me to buy a lace of any kind without holding it in my hands, because touch adds so much to one's sense of value. Please let us know if this type of information is helpful to you. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center --------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 7/6/2017 5:09:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jeria...@aol.com writes:
..about _The Use of Lace in Pennsylvania German Textiles_, I went to my list of over 4,000 lace and embroidery-related books to find the best for anyone who wishes to do research. Title: This is the Way I Pass My Time - A Book About Pennsylvania German Decorated Hand Towels Jeri --------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 7/5/2017 6:49:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, devonth...@gmail.com writes: Just for Nice: The Use of Lace in Pennsylvania German Textiles - The Pennsylvania Germans are known for practicality, but did love embellishment... What role did lace, and needlework resembling lace, have in the culture? Candace Perry..will explore the use of lace by the Pennsylvania German in this illustrated presentation. Devon - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
