HEATHER TOOMER ANTIQUE LACE

HEATHER TOOMER ANTIQUE LACE

htac2000@gmail.com

0044 (0) 1761 241540

Latest News

28. Mar, 2018
New book!
My latest book 'Fashionable white-embroidered accessories: c.1840 to 1900' is now in print and I am happy to be able to start fulfilling orders. It continues the story of whiteworked accessories through the Victorian period, following on from my earlier books. It is in the same format with lots of photographs, patterns and informative text. The cover price is £19.75 but, as before, I will supply it on a postage-free basis within the U.K. and at a reduced postage cost elsewhere. Please email me DIRECT on htac2000@gmail.com for orders or queries - Simple Site does not give me an email address for anyone who posts a comment on my site so I can't come back to you direct with an answer!

Welcome to my website!

Mid 18th century Dresden-work kerchief

On the following pages you will find:

     My publications:

P2     My new book - 'Fashionable white-embroidered accessories: c.1840 to 1900'

p3     'White-embroidered costume accessories: the 1790s to 1840s'  

p4     'Baby wore white: Robes for special occasions, 1800 - 1910'

p5     'Embroidered with white: the 18th century fashion for Dresden lace and other whiteworked accessories'

p6     'Antique Lace: identifying types and techniques' (A Schiffer publication)

p7     'European Laces: an introduction'

 

p8     Something about me

p9     Contact me/ How to buy my books

 

 

     

Ends of two mid 18th century bobbin lace lappets: Mechlin - left; Valenciennes - right
Mid 1830s whiteworked fichu-pelerine
Mid 1830s paper doll with a complex fichu-pelerine over her striped dress

Susan Marilyn Seeger 15.07.2022 11:12

Dear Heather - As Secretary of the Northern Society of Costume & Textiles, we are wondering where you live and whether we could book you to come and talk to us?

Heather 15.07.2022 16:44

Dear Susan Marilyn, I expect my friends in York have mentioned me to you. I will email through the Society as there's no room on this email.
Heather

Heather Toomer 02.03.2020 23:47

Hello Rowena,
I'm sorry - the site will not pass on your details so I cannot contact you. Could you please use my contact details on this website.
Heather

Rowena Holmes 02.03.2020 19:52

Hello Heather. Could you contact me please, I don’t know your number

Rocio Gonzalez Sandoval 18.08.2019 03:31

Hello! Is the book “Embroidered with white” still available? Do you ship to Chile?? Thank you very much 😊

Heather Toomer 13.11.2018 08:00

Yes, the 1790s-1840s book is still available. Cost £29 to U.S.A. Please contact me on htac2000@gmail.com or send £29 to my Paypal account at that email. Heather

Hazel Tunbridge 06.06.2018 09:43

Was delighted to get your new book this morning.

Jérôme Beillieu 06.12.2017 09:38

Bonjour Madame ,

I was visiting a Friend in Paris ( Henric Caldas) who showed me your publication about white work .. I would love to buy your volumes ..

Heather Toomer 07.12.2017 15:13

Bonjour, Thank you for your interest. Do you want all my books? Please contact me on htac2000@gmail.com - I will give you a good price including postage Heather

gin dunscombe 07.11.2017 15:31

We have a collection of lace from my grandmother (1900 - 1976) and would like someone knowledgeable to look at it. Please could you recommend someone? Thank you

Heather Toomer 08.11.2017 07:34

Dear Gin,
I am always happy to advise on lace collections. Do contact me direct on htac2000@gmail.com and we can discuss options for me to see it. Heather

Heather Toomer 15.08.2015 08:45

Dear Heather,
I am happy to help if I can.
Can you send me some pictures? Do email me on htac2000@gmail.com or ring on 01761 241540.
Heather

Heather Griffin 15.08.2015 00:50

Dear Heather, I am currently cataloging my antique dress collection your lovely books have been so helpful but I am stuck on two pieces, can you help me?

S. 04.04.2014 15:25

I would like to order a copy of 'Baby wore white"

Heather Toomer 06.04.2014 17:57

Hi,
Can you pay by Paypal? Email me on htac2000@gmail.com with your Paypal and postal addresses. I'll be very happy to send a book on receipt of payment. H

Elise Johns 12.11.2013 18:57

will do.
Elise

heather Toomer 12.11.2013 17:33

Hi Elise,
Please email me on my gateway address then I can organise book payments directly rather than through Ebay to minimise costs for you. All best, Heather

René Lugtigheid 27.10.2013 20:52

Dear Heather,

I would like to order Baby wore white: dresses for special occasions, 1800-1910, is it still available and what is the price?
Thank you,

Heather Toomer 28.10.2013 19:00

Yes it is available. I am away from home and will respond fully on Wednesday when I get back. Regards, Heather

heather Toomer 29.08.2013 09:20

Hello Carole,
Please contact me on heathertoomer@ukgateway.net and tell me where you are and who you are: then I can give you an idea of prices, Heather

Carole Van Die 29.08.2013 02:04

Hello Heather:
I woud like to order your latest book. Can you tell me what is the cost of the book and how many must I order to get wholesale price?
Thank you

Christiane Toure 29.07.2013 20:03

hello,
I would like to order your three books:
White-embroidered dress accessories: the 1790s to 1840s
Baby wore white: dresses for special occasions, 1800-1910 and
Embroidered with White
Could you tell me how I can order them and how much should I expect

| Reply

Latest comments

15.07 | 16:44

Dear Susan Marilyn, I expect my friends in York have mentioned me to you. I will email through the Society as there's no room on this email.
Heather

15.07 | 11:12

Dear Heather - As Secretary of the Northern Society of Costume & Textiles, we are wondering where you live and whether we could book you to come and talk to us?

16.03 | 08:54

Hi Debbie, The 3 whitework books) will cost £84 including postage to U.S.A. Please send payment to me - the site does not give me your email. Thanks, Heather

15.03 | 22:02

I sent email already with my paypal, but am interested in all but the baby book. Can you smail back cost of all with posyage to US in that return email. I didnt