Just after the talk about hanky corners, I happened on to this article, written a few years ago by Elizabeth Kurella, on lace hankies and their comparative values. http://www.thegavel.net/hankies.html
This article places the common occurance of shaped corners in the late 1800's. If you have a few minutes, this is an interesting read. Alice in Oregon -- mild and wet, what a change from the snow and ice. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]