Monthly Archives: August 2015

August 2015 – Parlorcraft Circle – Tatted Lace

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Rachel

In August 2015, tatted lace was the topic of our Parlorcraft Circle. Tatting was a popular early-19th-century technique for handcrafting lace from a series of knots and loops, using shuttles, a crochet hook, or a large needle. Lace is formed … Continue reading →

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August 2015 Event: Freemasonry in 19th-Century New York

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Rachel

123► From mysterious origins to current practice, our speaker Dr. Mark Kotlko-Rivera will discussed the origins and activities of the ancient order of Freemasons, commonly know as the Masons. The event was held on August 23 at The Lofts at Prince Street in Manhattan. … Continue reading →