Re: [lace] Portrait of an Unknown Man and Woman

2012-12-17 Thread Jill Hawkins
I believe that tatting dates from the early 19th century, so it must be something else. Since the portrait dates from the early 1600s, is it more likely to be needlelace? Jill Newport Pagnell, Bucks, England On 16 December 2012 at 21:21 Lin Hudren linhud...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you so much.

Re: [lace] Portrait of an Unknown Man and Woman

2012-12-16 Thread Carolinadgg
I cannnot say anything but, thanks to the painter who made possible that we can appreciate today the lace in detail, of course extraordinaire Thanks Linda for sharing it. Carolina.Barcelona.Spain Enviado desde mi iPad El 16/12/2012, a las 18:43, Linda Walton linda.wal...@cherryfield.me.uk

Re: [lace] Portrait of an Unknown Man and Woman

2012-12-16 Thread Lin Hudren
Thank you so much. He is wearing tatting. Hugs, Lin and the Mali Overton, NV USA On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Linda Walton linda.wal...@cherryfield.me.uk wrote: I've just come across this portrait, and I couldn't resist sending you all the link, so that you can enjoy the beautiful lace