There are examples of edgings and collars made from waved braid in 1850s and 1860s editions of Godey's Lady's Book, Peterson's Magazine and other period magazines.
I have several original mid-19th century garments with waved braid trim in my collection. Some are created with crochet, but two examples appear to be made with a needle-lace technique. I haven't found instructions for that technique so far, but I'm still looking. Carolann Schmitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.genteelarts.com Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference, March 2 -5, 2006 >>I don't remember it in either my facsimile of Mrs. Beeton, or Therese de >>Dillmont. > >Wave braid crocheted together is really big in the 1880s, after Mrs. >Beeton's and M. Dillmont's time. Start looking for it then. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
