Re: Dear Friends, I'm currently doing some family history research for one of us, and find that IF her female relatives were not Lace Makers, then they were Straw Plaiters.
Hi David Luton was a centre for the plaiting industry. Among other things they made straw hats on a commercial scale, but I don't believe corn dollies were made commercially, I think they were a home craft and made for friends and family - but I may be wrong. Have not tried looking it up but try Luton Museum, Wardown Park. Happy lacemaking Alex - 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/
