A MUSEUM has taken temporary charge of a 375-year-old book ahead of an exhibition.
Elizabeth Mason travelled to Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, from Shropshire, bringing with her a lace design book from 1632. It will be one of many attractions at a lace exhibition at the museum from September 9 to April next year.
The book is in excellent condition and is believed to be the most complete of its kind.
Mrs Mason's husband, John, bought the book for a few pence at a rummage sale in Newport, Shropshire in the 1940s.
She said: "My husband, John, has had it for about 60 years now, and I think its the only one out of captivity, so to speak, and certainly the most complete.
"It only has three pages missing - many of them were damaged because they were used so much. This will be the first time it has ever been on show."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article