Well, that fits with the thoughts I have had... The cat, in art (particularly religious art) of the period is often a symbol of laziness and self-indulgence (what?? a CAT?? vbg). So here she is, obviously not working lace for a living, the candle burning low, and a bag of snuff in her hands. If that were chocolate, it could be many of us today!!
Clay -------------- Original message -------------- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hello Clay, > > as I understand the title of the picture it may be snuff. (tobacco for the > nose). Maybe > that's what the lady is offering in a kind of bag. > > Martina in Germany, whose DH likes snuff. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]