I loved visiting the Honiton museum. I've heard the museum has been renovated since I was there (1996) so I don't know how much it's changed. When I was there, there was a room devoted to the lace, and such a spectacle!!!! I spent so much time in there! Just before entering the lace room, there was a display of an "electric candle" (lamp that looks like a candle, with a weak, candle-shaped bulb) and lacemaker's lamp. When you pressed a button, the candle lit and the globe focused the light into a spot right on the work area of a honiton pillow. A very effective demonstration of the lacemaker's lamp, proving they do work.
I also got to meet two lacemakers demonstrating in the room outside the lace room and had a lovely chat. All in all, one of the highlights of my trip! Robin P. Los Angeles, California, USA (formerly Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Viv Dewar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The Lace Museum at Honiton is a must for anyone who can fit it in to > their trip to Devon (UK). My DH doesn't (and won't!) make lace but he > was fascinated by the quality of the lace and the exhibition > thereof. - Of course I was in heaven! - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
