I've just uploaded these photographs to a new album in the Arachne Webshots page. The album is "Kay Mertens' Tablecloths" and a direct link to it is:
http://community.webshots.com/album/561044439mfMLtF Here is the message Kay sent along with the photographs. Like Kay, I hope someone on Arachne can add to our understanding of these lovely tablecloths! Sue. >------ Forwarded Message >From: Kay Mertens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Pictures for Arachne > >Hi Susan, >Here are the photso and details on the two cloths. I'm hopeful someone may >be familiar with this type an give me some information. > >The cloths measure 90inches x 70 inches. Each comes with 8 napkins. The >linen is somewhat course and is creamy/white. The bobbin lace insertions >are tight and even; the thread of a similar weight as the linen of the >cloths but slightly darker in color. The design of both is extremely >unusual, very simple but very elegant. > >The lace and how it is inserted is beautiful work. Does anyone have ideas on >the country of origin, age, date and designer? > >Thanks again Sue. > >My regards, Kay Susan Lambiris Raleigh, NC http://home.earthlink.net/~slambiris/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
