IOLI Slide Library The IOLI Slide Library was originally organized as a memorial to Ione Russell. Each program consists of a set of slides accompanied by a typescript lecture.

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To order a slide program: Contact the 2nd Vice-President The person requesting the program must be a member of IOLI. Make your request well in advance and indicate a second choice in case your first choice is not available. Send a check for $3.75 per slide set made out to the 2nd Vice President to cover packaging and postage for book rate mailing or $5.50 for Priority Mail. Send a second check for $50.00 made out to IOLI for each slide set requested. This is a deposit and will be returned to the borrower when the slides are returned to the library in good condition. Items may be borrowed for two weeks from date of receipt. Borrowing outside the USA requires payment in US dollars. Please contact the 2nd Vice President for postal rates. Last Update 11-10-05

Slide Programs

• The Development of Lace. A short history of lace from the beginning of the 15th century to the early 20th century. Typescript and 50 slides, 40-50 minutes.
• 19th Century Handmade Lace. Details of the different types of handmade laces: needle, bobbin, etc. Typescript and 40 slides, 40 minutes.
• 19th Century Machine-made Lace. History of the development of lace machines, and the influence of machine spun cotton thread upon handmade lace. Typescript and 40 slides, 40 minutes.
• The History of Needlelace. The evolution of needlelace from embroidery in the early 16th century to the early 20th century. Typescript and 39 slides.
• Lace in Fashion. The use of lace in fashion, from the narrow bands of edgings in the early 16th centuries. Typescript and 44 slides, 40-50 minutes. Also available with a French typescript.
• A Thrill of Fans. Brief history of antique fans and different laces suitable for use on fan sticks. Typescript and 25 slides, 30-35 minutes.
• Analyzing Lace. Color slides of lace and whitework embroidery. Typescript and 75 slides. 50-60 minutes.
• The Berry Lace Collection. Color slides of lace and whitework embroidery from a collection at Purdue University. Includes needlework and bobbin lace. Typescript and 64 slides.