When my Gran passed all her sewing things to me, these lace cuffs and collar were in one of the boxes.
They are very fine, and obviously stained over the years, but have beautiful detail.
Can you imagine wearing lace like this at the end of a fine sleeve?
Ok so the polar fleece jacket with the fine lace edging is not really doing it for me at the moment, but I can't imagine wearing lace like that and doing housework, so I guess this is the Sunday-best type of sleeve edging.
I have often thought of mounting these in a frame on velvet or similar, but would love to have some old photos from that side of the family to put with them ... something to think about, anyway.
I wish I had asked her who it belonged to. Gran was a dressmaker in the 1930s-40s, but these are older than that. I'm guessing pre-WWI.
They are very fine, and obviously stained over the years, but have beautiful detail.
Can you imagine wearing lace like this at the end of a fine sleeve?
Ok so the polar fleece jacket with the fine lace edging is not really doing it for me at the moment, but I can't imagine wearing lace like that and doing housework, so I guess this is the Sunday-best type of sleeve edging.
I have often thought of mounting these in a frame on velvet or similar, but would love to have some old photos from that side of the family to put with them ... something to think about, anyway.
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14 comments:
Just beautiful! I used to have a dress with a separate lace collar; I wonder where that collar went, I know I wouldn't throw it out... HMMM.. Maybe they were your Grandma's for herself?
I hope you'll stop by my Beach Party tomorrow!
You could make like a memory/shadow box thing....
Yes, framing them with a vintage photo or other related item would make a great display piece.
yes I can imagine wearing the lace, but I'd rather keep it in my sewing box I think...
Beautiful and way too delicate for me. I would definitely frame them and put them out for all to see!
RIGHT NOW the historical museum in South Bend, Indiana is having a traveling show of dresses from the late 1800's to 1930's... in one section of the museum, they have a case displaying pieces like yours, with the knitting needles attached to the spools of thread, and the pillows and pins...showing you how intricate it was to make lace. I was stunned when I saw that and will never underestimate lace again! It was incredible! Yours are just gorgeous!
What beautiful lace. This is a great collection to have. I really love the cuffs. These would make a great display in a shadow box.
They're beautiful. I agree that you should frame them. I framed some hankies from family. Here's a link: http://anapronaday.blogspot.com/2008/04/vintage-bling-bling-vintage-hankies.html
These are absolutely beautiful - I agree that it would be lovely to frame them...
Just beautiful. I have some that I put on a quilt, but it's not nearly as lovely as yours.
What an elegant time that must have been. I can practically see the dresses that that lace was attached to.
They are beautiful! I found some at a Antique mall, but didn't know what to do with them. Yours are alot nicery.
Have installed a groovy counter...
Very Beautiful! I never tire of old lace and vintage clothing--they are facinating!
Blessings to You!
Claudia O.
Such wonderful lace,I can't imagine
tatting the cotton to make this....
people were amazing handicrafters
years ago! amazing!
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