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 69
of English lace, and its prizes were frequently competed for bygentlewomen, who could carry out designs and stitches of a quality andfineness equal to the convent-made lace abroad, as their living did notentirely depend on the quick execution of their work. With the end of the eighteenth century in… … Border of Bobbin-made Trolly Lace, 2 inches wide. Late eighteenth century. appearance, and with its novel, light effect, charmed the ladies who were ever on thelook-out for what new whim adorns the ruffle. All the efforts of George III. to protect English manufactures did but encouragethe smugglers…
Lace and lace making
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