Lace collectors item. In very good vintage (used) condition for its age with only a number of small age spots. It was obviously treasured ever since it was made. Measuring approximately 52 (W) x 50 (H) cm/20.5 x 19.5". Made of strong mercerised cotton which is slightly off-white and has a silky shimmer to it. Shipping with tracking and insurance.
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 eclectic collection of genuine vintage and antique items.
Our customers in every corner of the world know that buying vintage is good for the planet, while we also get something that was made with quality and endurance in mind.
Most of the products in our store were handmade with love by artists and craftspeople of the past who laboured over countless hours to create something unique to show the world their best skills.
Please remember that signs of wear and flaws in vintage items actually add to their charm and tell us a story, that’s why we love them!
Over the years we have collected a treasury of beautiful vintage household linen and lace that we restore, store and present to our buyers in the best possible condition, ready to be used and enjoyed again.