I thought I had sent this a couple of days ago, but apparently without success:
The two volumes of Elisa Ricci's Old Itallian Laces have been sent off to the Museum of Folk Art in Santa Fe. (http://www.internationalfolkart.org/exhibitions/exhibition-details?eventID=2 833). It is very gratifying to have found a home for these two beautiful books which now will be available to anyone to see. They show quite a few lace books in their catalogue, and are apparently interested in adding to their collection. Just to back up a bit: I found these two beautiful books at a local used-book store in Portland, Maine, and the librarian at the Portland Public Library did a fine job of restoring them to perfect condition. And as a suggestion to all who might want to donate lace books to a library or museum who might want them, it is possible to place a value on them and use that as a tax deduction. An interesting adventure with a very satisfying conclusion! - 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/
