The Honiton lace flounce pictured above is attributed to Emma Radford. It measures 5.35 meters in length and 39 centimeters wide, and was used to decorate the skirt of a Victorian crinoline gown. Emma was born in Sidmouth, Devon, in 1837. Her mother and all four sisters made and sold lace, but it was Emma who became the best-known lacemaker, winning many awards for both the design and execution of her lace. In 1893, she was presented with an award from London for a beautiful lace fan.
