A history of hand-made lace : Dealing with the origin of lace, the growth of the great lace centres, the mode of manufacture, the methods of distinguishing and the care of various kinds of lace ... (1900)
Jackson, Emily, "Mrs. F. Nevill Jackson,", 1861- · London : L.U. Gill ; New York : C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 122
ce is concocted fromold fragments sent to them in aseemingly hopeless condition. Theybegin by carefully cutting out of thetorn pieces the designs of the oldwork. These are spread upon apaper pattern of the shape required.The modes and fancy stitches arerestored, any flower which is re-quired is… … Give raggedlace a new^lease of life. Two Dessert DOyleys made from fragments oflace cut from ragged borders. 84 HISTORY OF HAND-MADE LACE. Old point lace can be given a new lease of life if the ground has given way ; and this is always the first part to wear on account of the weight of the solid…
Lace and lace making
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