New Shop Section: Mary Card Lace Collection

Perhaps you have already noticed many new listings featuring rare early 19th century lace items designed by a world famous Australian, Mary Card. As the collection has grown over the years, a new shop section was dedicated to showcase these extremely rare and extraordinary handmade vintage and antique treasures. They are highly collectible and while not cheap, be assured that shipping is safe, reliable, free and always includes insurance. 

https://romantiques.com.au/collections/mary-card-lace-collection

Mary Card (1861-1940) was an Australian educator and lace designer who took crochet to another level. Starting a new career as an independent middle aged woman during WWI, she shot to stardom status first in Melbourne, then moved to London and later to New York where she worked for women's magazines and continued to publish her own, very successful charts and books.

Her stunning unparalelled patterns were inspired by nature, especially by the unique Australian flora and fauna. Her work has delighted and enriched the lives of women across the world when the craft of lacemaking was very popular and is still highly regarded today with collectors and lovers of antique lace. She was a very prolific designer, so much fun to be had, should you decide to start collecting her work. Mary's designs include numerous small doilies, placemats, clothing accessories, as well as over 40 large items such as tablecloths, chair covers, towel insets and bedspreads.

We do our due diligence when deciding the authenticity of the pieces we list. Some designs commonly believed to be Mary Card's work cannot be authenticated as some magazines did not credit or name their designers. For those who wish to do their own research, we recommend the excellent books of Barbara Ballantyne on the topic.

You can buy with confidence from our large collection of carefully selected genuine vintage and antique items.