The romance of lace : its historical background, its present manufacture, its varieties and uses (1920)
Chicago : Zion Lace Industries · leaf 43
A Zion Round Mesh Falenciennes on a coarse net ground. Zion-made Tor- chons are extensively used for curtains, … square, or filet mesh. At first this lace was made in dark, damp cellars, like Brussels lace, the thread being so fine that it could not be woven in a dry atmosphere. No lace is so expensive to make, because of the number of bobbins required. It is remarkable for its beauty of design and ground,…
Lace and lace making
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