Hi Gabriele & Karen Thank you for the references. The last decade of the 18th century into the first quarter of the 19th century seems to cover the time when the different point laces became into existence, unless anyone has any other information..
A version of point de racroc was used to join strips of Mechlin, which predates Bucks, so that would not affect the Bucks point date unless there is a diagram accompanying the reference as the procedure is slightly different for the two laces. The Danish references fit well with the general pattern we are seeing. As Mechlin had been extensively made in Denmark prior to Tonder lace being made their lace workers would have adjusted to the new ground easily as our lace workers in England. I do not have the book by Jackson but 1582 sounds way out. Books are not always 100% correct and many authors quote from others that may have been inaccurate. (Try writing one.) The changes in the fashion also fit into the general pattern of dates. My thanks to all who have contributed Alex P.S. My view of the position of the footside is that it was someone who brought the lace over to England and forgot which way up to pin her pricking to the pillow. I do not think we will ever have an answer to this question. - 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/
