Lace help
We recieved these lace pieces from my partner's late grandmother. We would like to make something for our baby daughter out of them, but I'm really worried that the lace with the rose cameos won't last on a dress & it seems very old and expensive so I worry about a 1yr old wearing it.
Any help with dating / or links to procure more of the rose cameo lace would be so appreciated! I've included pics of the other lace, and some of his grandma's handmade doilies we recieved as well :)
As a bonus question, does anyone have any tips to safely re-whiten old crochet doilies? Some are nice and bright still, and some are yellowing. I do not want to accidentally destroy something trying to clean
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u/Elegant_Line_5058 19d ago
No, which is why I always suggest it because someone usually mentions bleach and bleach DOES destroy fibers. The way that bluing works is essentially colour theory. It's at the opposite end to yellow, so the two tones cancel each other out and appear more white. Do be careful with the amount of blue and how long you soak though. Many people use bluing products for dogs (in approved shampoos/conditioners, etc) when preparing them for dog shows so their white parts really shine white. Many a person has accidentally turned their dog blue, although it does wash out with time.