386 HISTORY OF LACE Many other descriptions of grounds were made—wire (Fig. 143), double, and trolly, in every kind of quality and “Run” Lace.—(Newport-Pagnel.) width. In the making of the finer sorts of edging as many as 200 threads would be employed. … On the breaking out of the war with France, the closing of our ports to French goods gave an impetus to the trade, and the manufacturers undertook to supply the English
Lace and lace making -- History
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