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A place of support, knowledge and encouragement for all involved in any aspect of the textile arts, preserving lace and textiles of all cultures from all periods including the patterns and tools of creation, the objects of their purpose and the literature associated with these objects. Resources include a collection of over 200,000 laces and textiles and an extensive library of over 15,000 publications.

Exhibits

THRASURES OF LACE. From the Museum collection, examples of the finest laces created from the 15th to the 20th c. with clues to understanding these marvels of hand and thread

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