Hello Jill and everyone I don't think any of the lace itself is handmade, in the new one. The replica robe has been worn by a few royal babies latterly, when the original robe became too fragile for use. A nice overview of the original and the replica in use here: http://theroyalpost.com/2011/10/05/british-royal-family-christening-gowns/
On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Jill Hawkins <j...@myhawkins.co.uk> wrote: > I just read in The Times that when Prince George is christened in late > October, he will wear a christening robe of fine Honiton lace. The robe > will be a handmade replica of the robe made in 1841 for the christening of > Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, Vicky. > > Does anyone know who has been involved in making the lace and how they > were selected for such an honour? > > -- Bev in rainy Shirley BC, near Sooke on beautiful Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
