The problem here could be continuous confusion between machine lacemaking and bobbin lace.
Virtually all bobbin lacemakers were women who sold, as suggested, through middlemen. However, in complete contrast, virtually all lace made on machines was made by men - although women carried out the "finishing" processes. Pat Hallam Nottingham, UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] (for catalogue [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Shop on-line at www.roseground.com > I read this week a filler in the paper that said "all the famous lacemakers > were men." > Now I don't know famous lacemakers nor if they were men or women, but I had > always thought that the men associated with lace were more like middlemen. > They would buy from a lacemaker and sell to the wealthier lords and ladies in > the communities, towns, and cities. > If anyone knows the answer to this I would appreciate the information. > Roslyn > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
