During the 19th century, making lace transitioned from a hand process to a machine process as part of the Industrial Revolution. Retired textile professor Tess van Groll discusses this shift using examples from the Spencer’s collection. Senior Sessions are designed with accommodations for older adults but open to all.

Admission to this event and to the Spencer is free for everyone, always. Free parking is available in designated spaces on the first level of the Mississippi Street garage across from the Museum. Check in at the Museum’s Welcome Desk with your license plate number for parking validation.

“shawl,” mid 1800s
England, United Kingdom, France, or Germany
silk, warp knitting
William Bridges Thayer Memorial, 1928.0969