Dear Arachnes, Lacefairy and I discuss much about the lace and embroidery world during our Wednesday lunches that stays just between us because it ranges across all needlework subjects..
For instance, a particular conversation started because I said Cony High School in Augusta (Maine's capital) was originally Cony Female Academy - the same school from which a set of early dated samplers that is in Maine Historical Society's collection originated. What else happened near us that would be interesting? We both had collections of "Needlecraft - The Home Arts Magazine"! Our discussion led to some research by Lori that may be of interest to anyone who collects late 19th to early 20th C. womens publications printed in Augusta Maine. "Needlecraft - The Home Arts Magazine", was about the size and quality of a tabloid newspaper - 10 1/2" x 13 1/2", with about 12 pages per monthly issue, cover price from 5-10 cents (depending on year). I have issues from 1909 to 1941, a period when needlework was largely utilitarian and there was economic hardship in many places. Some very interesting ethnic items were featured. Fun ads - I've found items from my collection advertised - sewing tools and a silver link bracelet. Such old publications are useful for those who do lace and embroidery identification. If you collect such items, here is the site Lori found that you may want to print and keep. Note the sources of research that might give you "ideas" for further data collection in your part of the world. http://dll.umaine.edu/historytrail/site14.html Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center (I still wear the bracelet referenced above. Each link has 3 engraved initials, and all represent the high school girls in a Sunday school class my grand aunt taught pre-1920. Each girl had a bracelet. Idea for lace friends in 21st C.) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
