In a message dated 10/5/2013 8:50:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
hottl...@neo.rr.com writes:
Period costumers--take note!! Another post Oct. 3rd at
http://plays-with-needles.blogspot.com/
a short video includes Chris Berry explaining the embroidery. Lace
content: some metallic lace on a pair of gloves. Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
In your travels, always remember that lace and embroidery are usually
paired in the same garments and fancy household furnishings.
If you ever have the opportunity to go to Scotland on a needlework-focused
trip, it is a top-of-the-list destination. My 3 trips there have been
outstanding experiences with like-minded travelers. The plans made it
possible to circle the country, and then visit inland places (like Blair and
Balmoral Castles). The Burrell in Glasgow is very lovely. Interestingly, our
Arachne lace expert Jean Leader and the embroidery expert Chris Berry live
in the same Glasgow neighborhood!
Susan Elliott mentions at the end of her photo essay that there were no
postcards, images or books of any embroideries in the gift shop. This type
of shopping can be difficult. Here are some suggestions:
One of my hotels had a manager who loved used-book stores (in Edinburgh),
and he supplied a list to visit on my own (I always arrive a couple days
before the group with which I travel). I had a wonderful time in that city,
and others after the formal tour - shopping for books in cozy shops, often
sitting on floors pouring over printed treasures. Everything was shipped
home, and when all the old books were piled up, there was a five foot stack
of new purchases. Depending on your individual passion and budget
limitations - take to the side streets in search of used-book and antiques
shops.
Ask, and each shop owner will send you on to the next.
Request the COSTUME book section. Lace/embroidery books will be nearby.
If you ask for lace/embroidery books, clerks are likely to say they do not
have any. Embroidery shops tend to keep lace bobbins and lace books under
the counter or in a back room. You must ask for what you want.
In places like the Burrell, check the contents of museum-published books
that feature an overview of their entire collection. There may be textiles
and portraits of interest to you. (I have "The Burrell Collection" 2001
edition, which serves this purpose. Tucked inside are 3 relevant postcards
that were available at the time.)
Before your trip, check web sites of places you will visit. Pre-shop at
each museum's gift/book store.
Jeri Ames in Maine USA
Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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