AMAZING LACE: A DELICATE CONSTRUCTION EXHIBIT
MARCH 10, LACE DEMONSTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION
The first Pacific Northwest museum exhibit since the 1960s devoted solely to antique lace is open at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn Washington until May 13 2007. Amazing Lace: A Delicate Construction came about because the local lace study group realized that they had among their members a large and varied collection of fine antique lace. They found a partner in the White River Valley Museum. “When the lace group approached us, I have to admit that I knew nothing of antique lace, other than the fact that this museum has in its collection several exquisite lace wedding and party dresses and lace accessories. I have to admit that I envisioned the Guild bringing me small faded scraps that I’d have to design into an exhibit! As it turns out, this is the most elegant display we have ever mounted,” Patricia Cosgrove Museum Director.
Lace has long been a favorite as a fashion accessory. Milady, her lord and their children would have worn it in the 1500, 1600, 1700 and early 1800s. Women and children wore lace in the mid-1800s through the 1900s and even today, though the forms and styles have changed. The White River Valley Museum will be showing rare and delicate lace accessory items from their own and private collections. Come and see gowns, handkerchiefs, jabots, ruffles, lappets, collars, cuffs, gloves, bonnets, caps, fans, parasols, veils and shawls – all of a delicate construction.
Amazing Lace is generously supported by International Old Lacers, Inc. (IOLI) and Lace Arts Council for Education (LACE). LACE members Nancy Evans and Pauline Pierre are serving as guest curators.
PROGRAMS
March 10, 12 – 4PM, Lace Making Demonstration
Come and view a video of Basic Lace Identification presented by Christine Springett and Carol Williamson. Christine and her husband, David, founded the British College of Lace in Rugby, England in 1985. Carol is an instructor at the college. Bring your own pieces of lace to be identified and dated. Expert lace-makers will be on-hand throughout the day to demonstrate techniques in bobbin lace making, tatting and needle lace making.
April 11, 12 – 4PM, Spring Fling Open House
Celebrate spring break with crafts, stories, games, and hands-on activities galore. This special Wednesday program is completely FREE!
April 14, 12 – 4PM, Family Day Open House – Amazing Lace
Join us for this family-friendly celebration of our current lace exhibit and enjoy demonstrations, dress-up clothes, lace rubbings, bonnet-making and more.
May 12, 12 – 4PM, Lace Making Demonstration
Expert lace-makers will be on-hand throughout the day to demonstrate techniques in bobbin lace making, tatting and needle lace making.
The White River Valley Museum is located in the Auburn Community Campus at Les Gove Park, at 918 H Street SE. Hours are 12 Noon, to 4 PM, Wednesdays through Sundays, and by appointment for group tours and research. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors. Wednesdays are free for everyone. For more information call (253) 288-7433.
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