Lace, ancient and modern : comprising a history of its origin and manufacture, with instructions concerning the manner of making it (1880)
Beebe, C. D., Mrs · New York : Sharps Pub. Co. · leaf 46
FRENCH FASHIONS IN LACE. 45 with imperial bees, arranged so that the rows of bees alternately faced in opposite directions. The illustration shows a portion of the ground. … When, in the following year, the imperial prince was: born, a sum was expended for his layette which almost eq[ualed that expended at the time of the marriage ; for eq apoleon I. was remarkably fond of lace, probably / be because Josephine admired and expended almost fabulous, V su sums upon it,…
Lace and lace making
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