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 254
in 1668-1678. When first the lace was in favour it had such serious rivals as the popularBrussels Lille and Arras laces, but Louis XIV. encouraged the industry, andgradually the utility and excellent wearing qualities of the lace became known. A DICTIONARY OF LACE. 203 Madame du Barry constantly… … Early Valenciennes Bobbin Lace, Renaissance design. Louis XIV. encouraged thegrowth of the industry, which was at its best between 1720 and 1740. ground, richness of design, and evenness of tissue ; this evenness was causedby the city lace-makers working in damp and underground cellars, which…
Lace and lace making
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