I found everything in the box and decided the best way to pass them all on is to keep them tucked in the box and that, I think, is good karma.
This is a fantastic grouping of old lace and ribbons perfect for so many different opportunities. There is history about the box, the ribbons and lace and how they were all stored together and put in the attic ready for a rainy day. My husbands grandmother was a whizz at keeping all sorts and creating with and was still at it when she died at the grand old age of 98. It is time for all these to find a new lease of life.
Measurements:
I am taking the measurements from left to right with the first photo followed by the second one and the widths are already on the photos so these are only the lengths.
Starting with the deep purple silk ribbon 60 inches.
Old world pink ribbon has two pieces, one of 66 and the other of 80 inches.
The embroidery anglaise is just over 40 inches and this beaded purple and white piece is a glorious 150 inches long.
The second batch is full of really long pieces........
The very fine thin ribbon has roughly 16 yards
The green and beige pure cotton is over 10 yards
The wedding cream deals band is 11 1/2 yards long
The antique cotton lace is 2 1/2 yards long and on the straight waves a bit which gives it depth and interest.
The last cream ribbon is just under 9 yards which gives plenty of antique ribbon and lace for an exquisite addition to a fantastically unique wedding dress.
Totaling over 60 yards of totally not massed produced specially made ribbons and lace.
How wonderful!
Product code: A box of beauties 60 yards+ deals of ribbon and lace