” others of ‘ Flanders worke,” and his shaving cloths trimmed in like fashion.** The merchandise of the two Florentines had found vast favour in the royal eyes. Though these articles were imported for “ our dere wyeff’s sake,” beyond a “ perle edging” to the coif of the Duchess of Suffolk, and a… … FISHER, BISHOP OF ROCHESTER. + 1535.—(M. de Versailles.) the Church we have ample evidence. M. Aubry states having seen in London lace belonging to Cardinal Wolsey. On this matter we have no information ; but we know the surplices were ornamented round the neck, shoulders, and sleeves with ‘white…
Lace and lace making -- History
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