My husband and I were in Oxford the other week. We went into the Pitt Rivers Museum find one display of lace. I could not believe the condition of the exhibition, it was awful, dirty. Won't say anymore. So I went and spoke to one of the staff who gave me a form to fill out. Whilst filling out the form other staff came to speak to me. I was told that the lace has been in the glass cabinet for over 30 years.
Also the young girl at reception told me her mother and grandmother are Lacemakers, she had never noticed the lace. So went off to see the lace came back agreeing with everything I had said about the exhibition. Today I received a very nice letter, the museum staff are going to look at the situation who will then inform me of what is going to happen. Now I tried to send an email in reply which kept bouncing so Phoned the museum, it seems they have been so short of money for many years. They will shortly open a new building next to building where the lace is on display. Whilst I was on the phone I asked how much lace they have in the reserve collection, around 500 pieces. Yes you can see the reserve collection, you must first make an appointment as it takes time to get the lace out plus they have limited resources. I will let you know the outcome of my complaint to the museum. Jean in Newbury - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
