Mar 14

The Allure of Lace

by Port Stephen's senior Festival
Date & Time
14 March 2025 2:00 PM
Timezone
(UTC+11:00) Australia/Sydney

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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
Event Type
Presentation
Event Location
Raymond Terrace library
18 A Sturgeon Street
Raymond Terrace. NSW 2324
Venue Phone
02 4988 0111
Contact Details
Port Stephens Senior Festival

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