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 232
-dral spire ofAntwerp, ex-c 1 a i m e d , Cest comme de la dentelle de Malines. This lace] was much used at theIndia muslin period, at the end of the eighteenth century, to edge that fabric,its lightness making it specially useful for the purpose. Early examples of alace made at Mechlin are found… … Border of Mechlin Bobbin-made Lace. 3J inches wide ; end of theeighteenth century. 182 HISTORY OF HAND-MADE LACE. in one piece upon the pillow with bobbins, the ground being formed with thepattern ; much skill is required in its manufacture. A shiny plait or cordonnetusually surrounds the sprigs…
Lace and lace making
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