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 57
rs. ■■■ 34 HISTORY OF HAND-MADE LACE. called a commode in England, was at its height, and never had such sums beenspent on lace in England as were disbursed during the reign of William andMary. The industry throve in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Devonshire and allthe other lace-making districts… … George Dig-by, Earl of Bristol (1612-1677). The deep turn-down collarcharacteristic of the Stewart period was soon to be replaced bylace cravats, when, the hair being worn longer and more overthe shoulders, elaborate ornament was needed only in front. within these few years past. Devonshire was…
Lace and lace making
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