In response to Jo's note I was trying to enter data on our local museum to the LOKK webpage. And I discovered that part of the Art Institute of Chicago's lace collection is online. Unfortunately only 399 pieces out of over 1000 are listed online, and only some of those have photos attached. And the photos are not very good. But the list would give some idea of what is there, and one could compile a list of possible objects to view, if one were planning to request a private study appointment in the Textile Department. http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/category/37
During the 1980s I had many private study appointments there, just after Santina Levey had identified their lace collection for them. That is how I learned bobbin lace history. Lorelei - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
