THE LACE MUSEUM Detroit133 West Main Street Suite #160 Northville, MI . 48167 USA ...honoring the history of Handmade Lace
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The Lace Museum is an antique lace and fashion museum located in Northville, Michigan –approximately 20 miles from the city of Detroit. The Museum is a smaller salon-style museum with a permanent collection that focuses on European and American lace and its influence on fashion and home décor during the 19th century. The Lace Museum was founded in 2012 by Detroit-native and curator Mary Gen Salmon who has extensive experience as both purveyor and merchant of lace throughout the United States.
The Museum houses an extensive collection of Antique hand-made lace and fashion from Central Europe, Ireland, England, and the United States - including outstanding deaccession pieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The deYoung Museum, and The William Penn Museum. The Museum exhibits hand-made Lace, the tools of lacemaking, antique sewing machines, and antique/vintage textiles and clothing. The Museum also offers for sale fine antique lace, as well as antique/vintage textiles, linens, and clothing.
Our exhibits change approximately every 3 to 4 months. Setting Victorian exhibits is a difficult task, as most gowns of this era are strikingly small; this gown for an adult woman bears a 21 inch waistline. (above).
The Lace Museum exhibited at The Grosse Pointe Michigan Antique Show in November of 2018 and we plan on exhibiting again in November of 2019
The Museum entrance under construction in May of 2016.
Owner and Curator:
Mary Gen Salmon. BA. MA. JD
We opened the doors to THE LACE MUSEUM Detroit on November 18, 2016. Our first year, we welcomed nearly 1200 visitors to the Museum!
We have a nice collection of Vintage Gowns and Fashion accessories available in the Museum Store, such as this lovely mid-century Tablecloth
made into an evening gown. (below)
We have a nice collection of Vintage Gowns and Fashion accessories available in the Museum Store, such as this lovely mid-century Tablecloth
made into an evening gown. (below)
Ruth Adler-Schnee and lace dealer Debbie Jeramias peruse Ruth Adler-Schnee's Mother's Trosseau (on exhibit at The Lace Museum). A fascinating collection of French Laces brought to the United States from pre- WWII Germany.
The space was originally a large closet for janitorial supplies and machinery. (below)
The space was originally a large closet for janitorial supplies and machinery. (below)
After 6 months of preparation, we finally opened our doors to THE LACE MUSEUM Detroit on November 18, 2016. (below and right).
Mary Gen Salmon (below and right) and her wonderful 91 year-old Irish Mother (below and left), who was a constant supporter of Mary Gen's dream of opening a Lace Museum. Grandma Geri, as all of the grand kids know her, taught Mary Gen not only the history and glory of Ireland , but also Ireland's contributions to the world of fine Linen. ….long live the appreciation for fine Antique Lace, Irish Linen, and Textiles!!
After Catholic Mass with my favorite person…..my Mother Geraldine!
A lot to smile about…..when antiquing on the East Coast: New York, Boston, and the countryside of Maine.
THE MAY BRIMFIELD MASSACHUSETTS ANTIQUE SHOW WAS A GREAT SUCCESS FOR 2017…..our 14th YEAR at BRIMFIELD!!
THE MAY BRIMFIELD MASSACHUSETTS ANTIQUE SHOW WAS A GREAT SUCCESS FOR 2017…..our 14th YEAR at BRIMFIELD!!
The show FLEA MARKET FLIP filmed at our Brimfield Tent during our May Show in 2017. It was a wonderful Show and again this year, we met new and interesting antique/vintage lace and textile enthusiasts!
We are located on the Lower Level of Northville Square:
133 West Main Street Suite #160 Northville, Michigan 48167
Curator: Mary Gen Salmon
PH: (937) 681-7219
FAX# (734) 699-6907
HOURS OF OPERATION:
TUESDAYS 12:00 - 5:00pm
THURSDAYS 12:00 - 5:00pm
BY APPOINTMENT
SATURDAYS 12:00 -5:00pm
NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION
Sales of Antique Lace, Linen, Textiles, and Clothing
WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR APPOINTMENTS.
Call or Email for available dates.
It was wonderful meeting the famous Detroit Textile Artist _
Ruth Adler-Schnee.
The Lace Museum now has her mother's Trousseau Collection brought to Detroit from 19th century Germany. It is currently being restored and pieces of the Trousseau are currently on display at The Museum as of April 2019.
Ruth Adler-Schnee.
The Lace Museum now has her mother's Trousseau Collection brought to Detroit from 19th century Germany. It is currently being restored and pieces of the Trousseau are currently on display at The Museum as of April 2019.
