If you have not already seen the news on Arachne, Santina Levey, author of the 1983 book, Lace: A History, and many other textile-related publications, passed away in late August. 

To read her obituary in The (London) Times, use the following link: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186564968

Jill