In a message dated 1/23/2008 3:43:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have a similar title: TREADWIN, Mrs.: ANTIQUE POINT and HONITON LACE. Ward, Lock & Tyler. c. 1875. Sm. 4to, 71pp. text, 82 illus. + 9pp. related adverts. Reddish brown cloth with gilt dec. This book also has the large fold out horizontal pages (patterns) and I have just seen it advertised for GBP 110.00. The Honiton lace merely refers to Honiton Braid, which is another name for the machine made braids used to make these Point laces. This is a great reminder of the value of my lace book library. Annette Meldrum in warm and sunny South Coast, NSW Australia ---------------------- Dear Annette, Envious that you have the original Treadwin book. For anyone interested, last year, I was able to purchase a reprint by Lacet Publications (England), 1994. ISBN 1-874688-05-2. Reprint cost $13, and has a soft cover, 71 pp. + old adverts. A reminder to all that when you are reading a text that was written over 125 years ago, some methods of instruction were different, and threads may have been different than what is available today. And - any advice about washing, starching, dyeing, etc. was written before present-day conservators had clarified the importance of certain precautions that would extend the life of threads. Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
