Lace Making Demonstration

Throughout the 18th century, Ipswich Massachusetts was the largest commercial producer of lace on the North American continent. Continental production became even more important during the years leading up to the American Revolution when provincial citizens began boycotting imported English goods. Lace of all types from simple tapes to lavish and expensive silk trims were made by the women of Ipswich. Lacemakers Rebecca Audette and Susan Thomson will demonstrate the tools, techniques, patterns, and history specific to Ipswich bobbin lace from Massachusetts during the fourth-quarter of the 18th century.

You may also like the following events from The Paul Revere House:

• This Saturday, 6th September, 01:00 pm, Gilding Demonstration in Boston
• Next Friday, 12th September, 07:00 pm, Revolutionary Movie Night at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston