Embroidery and lace: their manufacture and history from the remotest antiquity to the present day. A handbook for amateurs, collectors and general readers (1888)
Lefébure, Ernest, b. 1835, Cole, Alan S. (Alan Summerly), 1846-1934 · London, H. Grevel · leaf 253
f small hexagonal meshes(a petite bride), later period of Louis XVI. who, little flattered by the notion of possessing whathad been destined for another, made difficulties aboutreceiving it. In May 1811 the Emperor and Empress visitedAlencon. Marie-Louise received the lace-makers atthe Prefecture,… … Fig. 106.—Flounce of Point cTAleneon of modern manufacture. real extension of trade in luxuries like lace, and con- RFOM LOUIS XV. TO THE PRESENT TIME. 241 stantly interrupted commercial relations with foreigncountries. Russia before others has always shown aliking for Point dAkn$on. Peace restored…
Lace and lace making · Embroidery
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