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From: Jeri Ames Sent: Monday, October 9, 2017 12:33 PM To: ann.humphr...@talktalk.net; lace@arachne.com Subject: Quaker samplers from Ackworth, Doing Research at Museum Sites Thank you, Ann.  I had asked for someone to respond to my memo dated October 4th, as many do not know I've written to Arachne unless someone using another Internet Service Provider writes an acknowledgement and some additional information. You can also check the sampler collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, though it is probably in storage most of the time.  At the following address you will see a needle lace sampler from the Feller Collection: http://www.hali.com/news/feller-collection-endowed-ashmolean/ And at the following you can find a way to make a contact there who can probably lead you to the database for all samplers (or laces) at The Ashmolean.  For those who like something quite rare, this museum has a collection of Egyptian samplers and embroideries, which might inspire unique lace designs: http://www.ashmolean.org/collections-online Devon, You have shared with us The Metropolitan's huge effort to put their entire collection up where people can see whatever they wish via their personal computers.  Please note what will be launched November 1, 2017, at The Ashmolean. Those who rarely do research:  As I cut back on correspondence to Arachne, because many are not receiving my mails, I am trying to teach-by-example how to do research on subjects that may be of special interest to just a few Arachne subscribers. I hope all of you will understand how to go about finding useful information.  Look at the addresses provided above, and then you can adapt to a search of the world's museums and collections to find out about what might be nearer to your interest and location. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center ---------------------------------------------------- In a message from Ann in the UK dated 10/9/2017 8:57:18 AM Eastern Standard Time: I am interested in samplers and did not know about the samplers connection at Ackworth Quaker school. Thank you for this information as I live quite near. - 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/
