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Allhallows Museum Collection # 118 late 19th. century possibly by Anne Fowler who started Lace making in the school system in Honiton, England. 24 x 30
Ovals- taken from a fine specimen of an ecclesiastical flounce. "Point d'Argentan" made in Burano, Italy is said to have belonged to Paul de Gondy, Cardinal de Retz 1614-1679. Now belonging to Crown of Italy. Dover Publishing. Approx. 16" long
How about a real history lesson of lace?
Allhallows Museum Collection-#54 1869 (cost L82) by Charlotte Treadwin of Exeter for Adeline Frances Dart's wedding.
Charlotte Treadwin was Queen Victoria's private lacemaker for fifty years!. 24" X 30"
Allhallows Museum Collection-#140 late 19th. century maker unknown.
24"X 30"
Allhallows Museum Collection-#119e c.1880 by Emma Radford of Sidmouth.
24" X 30"
Chantilly Edging 1880-1900
Heather Toomer,Cynthia Voysey and
Schiffer Publishing 11" X 14"
Allhallows Museum Collection-#126b second half of the 19th. century maker unknown.
Lacemaker's shop Banner 24" X 30"
Unfinished work of Sister Felice Vittoria who was a Spanish Nun. Original textile was found in the Convent of Jesu Bambino. "Spanish Point" is pre1830 as the Spanish Monestaries dissolved. Italian lace originally but was taught to the Spanish Nuns.. 16" X 20"
French Blond Mate in Spanish Style 1800's Dover Publishing. 24" x 30"
Need decorating ideas? These paintings are great for over a fireplace mantle, diningrooms, parlors/livingrooms. (Do not forget to check my "portraits ..." webpage to view other art.) Hat would be great for a real man's office.
For the romantic at heart...how about Chantilly Lace over your bed? Are you of a certain heritage that you would like to proclaim in lace? If you have an idea you would like to share with me, please feel free.
Portraits and Fugurative art as well!
Chantilly Lace lappet 1870-90
Heather Toomer,Cynthia Voysey and
Schiffer Publishing 16"X 20"
Other Works...
Pontypool a style of Welsh painting. 16" X 20"
Retro Pin-up Lingerie 1960's long line Merry Widow labeled:
Secret Fulfillment by Lillyette
Text: from Julie and Beth Guernsey's 1861-1961 Vintage Clothing website.
size: 16x20 on royal blue background
Kenmare Needlepoint Lace from Ireland. Copyright permission given for use of text. For more information regarding text of Kenmare Journal published in 1982 and Kenmare Lace history go to:
http://www.kenmare.com/lace size 16x20 white on Kelly green.
The nuns taught this lacemaking to the residents of Kenmare during the "Potato Famine" so that they would again have a source of income.
High Collar 2 Copyright Permission for text:
Sheelin Antique Irish Lace Museum 16x20 background is purple.
http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/
Brussels Lace ca. 1745-60. Part of a lace edging typical of Rococco Style. 10x12 Background is Fuscia. Copyright Permission for text: Heather Toomer and Cynthia Voysey Antique Lace: Identifying Types and Techniques, Schiffer Publishing..
Part of a Valenciennes Lappet from the Period of Louis XVI.
Background is gold metallic with white and silver metallic. 8x8 Copyright permission for text: Heather Toomer and Cynthia Voysey Antique Lace: Identifying Types and Techniques by Schiffer Publishing.
Devonshire "Trolley" made first part of nineteenth century. 10x10. Copyright Permission for text: Heather Toomer and Cynthia Voysey Antique Lace: Identifying Types and Techniques by Schiffer Publishing. Background Fuscia.
Limerick Lace from Ireland. Copyright from Sheelin Museum. http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/
16x20 White on Gecko Green. According to Travel Expert Rick Steves...Irish 3 leaf clover represents the Holy Trinity...Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Bobbin Lace from the show "The Taming of Multitudes of Threads" 2009-2010 image 1 of 167.
White on sage green 16x20 Notice the deer have rooster feet!
Copyright permission given by Jules Kliot owner of Lacis Museum in Berkeley, California, USA.
Image is of a insert in a pillow cover
Italian c. 1920 title given: "The Stag, Lord of the Forest, in Homage to Cupid"
Bobbin Lace from the show " The Taming of Multitudes of Threads" 2009-2010 image 17 of 167. Copyright permission given by Jules Kliot owner of Lacis Museum in Berkeley, California, USA.
16x20 white on Kelly Green.
Inishmacsaint Lace . Copyright Permission from Sheelin Museum. http://www.irishlacemuseum.com/
16x20 white on sage green. Three-dimensional.
