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Diane Harby: Love and Antique Lace

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I understand their authenticity from my experience of handling lace for forty years. I have some divine Italian lace and some best quality Brussels lace that needs to be kept in a box at the back of the shop away from light. It is fragile stock and I have to do what is necessary to keep the pieces in good condition and wearable.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. A consultation with a conservator, particularly for textile and woven works, can never hurt. Set of Seven Round Polychrome Painted Masonite Pennsylvania Dutch-style Hex Signs.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

The vast American folk art tradition offers authentic, innovative, and captivating creations whose reach spans generations and modes of creative expression. A consultation with a conservator, particularly for textile and woven works, can never hurt. Set of Seven Round Polychrome Painted Masonite Pennsylvania Dutch-style Hex Signs.

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William Morris: Weaving Beauty into the Everyday

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He expressed his remarkable artistic skill across various media but was best known for his textile designs. They debuted a full line of creations including, furnishings, textiles, and stained glass – the next year at the 1862 London International Exhibition of Industry and Art to a highly receptive audience. James Palace.