In a message dated 2/6/05 5:01:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I remember having visited the Rijksmuseum some years ago for a special > *temporal* exhibition. I saw about what Lynn described. The exhibition was > on > the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Kantsalet and the lace was their > possession, not the museum's. That explains the 75 I saw recently on this > list > too. I'm not sure whether that was 1998. I checked the items of the > Kantbrief > of that year but didn't find any reference. > > Jo Falkink > Dear Lace Collectors and Historians, To shed light on any confusion, here is the writeup from the back cover of Patricia Wardle's book "75 X Lace", published by the Rijksmuseum in 2000, ISBN 90-400-9448-9: "This book offers a balanced selection of 75 lace pieces from the rich collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The collection owes *many of its finest acquisitions* to 'The First Dutch Society for Lace-Lovers, Het Kantsalet', which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2000. "75 X Lace" offers a comprehensive history of lace collecting in the Rijksmuseum over the past 150 years, plus a catalogue of 75 of its most beautiful and interesting pieces. These range from rare 17th-century linen collars with bobbin lace borders up to and beyond the christening set of costly Brussels needle lace used for the christening of Queen Wilhelmina and her successors. This set forms only one part of the impressive royal lace collection, which has been on loan in the Rijksmuseum since 1966. All 75 objects, arranged in chronological order to provide a survey of over three centuries of lace making, are expertly described and commented on by Patricial Wardle, who has been involved with the Rijksmuseum's lace collection for the past 20 years. She is a well-known author in this field, who has published extensively on different aspects of lace and lace making." In the Foreword it says, among other things: "It is to the generosity of Het Kantsalet, one of the regulations of which at its foundation was to enrich the collection of lace of the Rijksmuseum, that the museum owes many of its masterpieces." Further on, it says "Over the last 75 years the Rijksmuseum has been able to reap the benefit of Het Kantsalet's determination to enrich its lace collection. May this publication and exhibition serve to evince the Rijksmuseum's close links with and gratitude to Het Kantsalet for its tireless dedication." This was signed by Professor Ronald de Leuw, Director General of the museum. My copy of this book was published in English, and (unfortunately - since information of such value deserves long-term durability) the book has a soft cover. From time-to-time it has been most helpful in answering important questions from Tess, Devon, etc. I recommend this book *for those interested in the collection and study of antique museum-quality laces*. If it is out-of-print, it is worth a search. Originally cost under $30. I am indebted to Kenn Van Dieren (a member of Arachne) for assisting me in purchasing the book years ago. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace & Embroidery Resource Center - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
