The most compelling argument that I can think of is that the history of lace had been traced back to the very early years after the dark ages, when totally dark clothing began to be lightened with white linen cuffs and collars, which... over time... began to be embroidered. This eventually transitioned to embroidery with cut-outs, until finally someone realized how much expensive linen was being wasted, and that began the development of lace, as we know it. I believe that lappets are a later fashion development which happened to employ lace.
Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Sent from my iPad > On Feb 8, 2017, at 1:43 PM, Nancy Neff <[email protected]> wrote: > > It may also be of interest to note that lace collars and cuffs were during > much of their history worn by men as well as, or at times instead of, > women, whereas lappets were worn only by women. > > Nancy > Connecticut, USA > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to > [email protected]. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
