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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, 1861- · London : L. Upcott Gill ; New York : C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 19

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, for the lace-maker can work at home ; and lastly. necessitates perfect hygienic conditions and personal cleanliness. B 2 HISTORY OF HAND-MADE LACE. On the charm of lace, as beautys aid, it is hardly necessary to dwell : allacknowledge the graceful and softening effect of filmy ruffles and… … Specimen of Ancient Network, the forerunner of the Lace Ground of thepresent day. From a Roman Cemetery in Middle Egypt. It is the one costly wear which never vulgarises ; jewels worn without judgmentcan be rendered offensive to good taste in their too apparent glitter, but lace in itscomparatively…

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