Events are funded in part through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, the Lowell Institute, and the Revere Hotel.

 

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Lace Making Demonstration

October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

a woman in colonial clothing making lace by a traditional method

Throughout the 18th century, Ipswich Massachusetts was the largest commercial producer of lace on the North American continent. Continental production became even more important during the years leading up to the American Revolution when provincial citizens began boycotting imported English goods. Lace of all types from simple tapes to lavish and expensive silk trims were made by the women of Ipswich. Lacemaker Rebecca Audette will demonstrate the tools, techniques, patterns, and history specific to Ipswich bobbin lace from Massachusetts during the fourth-quarter of the 18th century.

Details

Date:
October 12
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Organizer

Paul Revere House
Phone
617-523-2338

Venue

The Paul Revere House
19 N Square
Boston, MA 02113
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Phone
(617) 523-2338
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