Help with lace ID and dating

[bluevelvetvintage]

Found this long piece of lace in a box lot of vintage fabrics and I was wondering if anyone knows how to tell how old it is. Also, what type of lace it is.

Thanks,
Theresa

 

[Jonathan]

I don't know the type of lace it is called but I can tell you I have seen it decorating dresses of the late 1910s and 1920s a lot.

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Here's a site for lace identification that may help:

http://lace.lacefairy.com/ID/laceID.htm

 

[hatfeathers]

This reminds me that I have a new lace ID book to explore at the recommendation of our member Chelsealace...but it frightens me. Lace is sooo hard (in my best whining teen voice).

 

[bluevelvetvintage]

Wow, Jonathan, the lace is in such good condition I never thought it could be that old! I guess someone took really good care of it.

Now to figure out the type. Will have to check that link.

Thanks
Theresa

 

[chelsealace]

Hi,

Jonathan is quite right it is 1910/1920s and is machine made lace. Is it a flounce or is it a scarf (enhancer) length? It is not very valuable - probably just a few £s but good if you need to repair or lengthen a 1920s dress.

Margaret Chelsealace.