Lace is not just Lace!

The Cavalcade of History and Fashion has an extensive collection of lace gowns and accessories.

In this presentation you can:-

• Marvel at the variety of ways lace has been used to enhance both clothing and other treasured item.
• Gaze in wonder at an handmade maltese lace crinoline skirt of c1850
• Wonder at a handmade Chantilly lace fan of c1870
• Hear the stories of how some laces were made.
• Discover how various tools were used to make lace e.g. bobbins, crochet hooks, tambour hooks, tatting shuttles, commercial lace tapes or just a plain sewing needle.