Lace in the Edwardian Era 1905 to 1919

Welcome to an era of unparalleled luxury. The ultimate pastime for a ‘lady’ was the art of dressing, a task so complex that they could not dress without the help of a maid.

We will look at how lace was used to display refinement & distinction, at a time when wealth, birth & manners were the prime qualifications for commanding respect and obedience.