Devon - I am without my lace books at the moment, so I can’t give you any
citations. But there is a type of lace that was done in the early 19th
century, that is a point ground with no gimp on the outside of the motifs. In
the books I have, it was called “Regency Lace” - probably a reference to
Thanks to all who responded with helpful hints regarding my request for access
to the museum of Halas lace, and also Arlene Scaroni.
On another note. I have encountered a lace in the Met collection which is a
point ground without any gimp.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/214651
I'm wondering if it might be a machine made lace. I think some had the gimp
outline sewn in by hand later.
Jane Partridge
From: owner-l...@arachne.com on behalf of DevonThein
Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 3:51:01 PM
To: Lace Arachne
Subject: [lace] point
