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Old Italian lace (1913)

Ricci, Elisa · London, W. Heinemann; Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott company · leaf 65

An illustration from Old Italian lace, 1913, leaf 65
FFAG we in rope-stitch with coloured thread or silk, generally russet red or indigo though the use of other colours is not excluded; this serves to enhance the effect and relief of covers for chests or other articles which do not need frequent washing, … No. 44 — Modern facis from antique design. Sardinian work in darning stitch, Property of atthor. cS & Xe In these works, which are the true precursors of needle-lace, the whole interest centres in the design, While their execution is elementary and uniform, their de- signs vary so greatly in value,…

Lace and lace making -- Italy

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