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The Borris Lace Collection: a Unique Irish Needlel by Annette Meldrum

ISBN: 9781863514071 PUBLISHER: Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd FORMAT: Paperback PAGES: 128 PUBLICATION DATE: 1.03.2010 DIMENSIONS: 277mmX208mmX10mm 544grams

DESCRIPTION: When Marie and Annette visited Borris House in 2006, the lace in "The Borris Lace Collection" was uncatalogued, unpublished, and almost completely unknown in Ireland. Mrs Tina Kavanagh, the current custodian, was unsure of how best to proceed. Remaining family members knew only a little of the provenance. Knowledge of the old techniques and true characteristics of the lace had been lost. They were concerned that unless the history and techniques were researched and recorded without delay, the technique of Borris lace and the provenance that was currently known could be lost forever. Marie and Annette suggested that the best way of conserving the lace was to catalogue it, provide archival storage and write up the significance as well as the history, so that future family custodians will be well informed of its social, cultural and historical significance to Borris and Ireland, its heritage value to the Kavanagh family and, lastly, as an inspiration to lacemakers who may over time be privileged to visit Borris and view the collection for themselves. It was not until they returned to Australia and Marie commenced to rework the patterns and repair the bedspread on loan to them, that she discovered some unique techniques. Marie and Annette hope that their efforts will ensure the long-term survival and appreciation of this remarkable lace.

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