I am happy to think that the recent thread on Madame Goubaud may have introduced new lacemakers and researchers to what we all call "the Arizona site." It was a wonderful project, keeping me busy for several years during which I learned a lot. However, I must respond to Jenny's kind words: ------------ In a message dated 6/11/2017 2:24:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, je...@brandis.com.au writes:
It was only when I was comparing the 2 sites work that I really appreciated just how much work Tess Parrish had done removing all the background colour from the scans, thus making it much more readable. To see what I mean, compare these 2 copies of the same scan https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weaving/books/archive_003.pdf http://archive.org/stream/priscillabattenb00brow#page/n5/mode/2up ------------ Jenny, none of this would have been possible without the patient tutelage of Ralph Griswold. It was he who took the scans and turned them into the readable, downloadable books and other documents that we all enjoy today. All I did was to follow his directions and he then worked his computer magic to finish the job. So we all have Ralph Griswold to thank for all that he has left behind as his legacy to weavers and lacemakers everywhere. The University of Arizona recognizes this treasure, and Ralph's good friend John Cropper is still monitoring the site. Anyone wanting to add to it with their own contemporary work (Brian Lemin has done so, among others)can reach John at john.p.crop...@gmail.com. The rule Ralph adhered to in respect to copyright was that nothing could be used that was published after 1922, but of course with the author's permission that restriction doesn't apply. So I do hope that we see more contemporary work on the site as time goes on. Tess Parrish (tess1...@aol.com) in Maine, USA, where the thermometer hit a record 92'F yesterday--unbelievable! - 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/
