Well not so much the arsenic! At work this morning a couple came to the shop to buy some picture hooks, and asked my boss if he knew anybody who would like this...... My boss asked me if I would like it, and I unwrapped the package on the counter.

Not sure what I would find inside,

but it was old lace

Old patterns
Hair Pin crochet hooks
(to think my dad made me one of these
because I wasn't able to find one to purchase in the 70's)

Half petticoat
Can anyone help me with the date?
I say about the thirties

Lace Shawl

Machine made lace

Bobbin Lace

Net Lace
Filet Lace Tea Cosy cover
Guipure Lace

Hair Pin Lace

Hair Pin Lace

Knitted Lace

Hair Pin Lace with the cloth centre

Hair Pin Lace with cloth centre

Irish Lace
..nobody would have been more appropiate than you to receive such a precious gift!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
You lucky lady!!! I would think 30's or 40's maybe. Suzie. xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise! I bet you were thrilled - I would be! x
ReplyDeleteLovely old lace. What a find.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness..what a lovely selection!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
;-)