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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 77

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The production is principally E 5° HISTORY OF HAND-MADE LACE. heavy bobbin-made lace, which is used chiefly for furniture, curtains, etc. Otherkinds, notably black laces, are still made, but their artistic value is not great,and the Chantilly, torchon, and Valenciennes of other countries are equal… … Louise Adelaide of Orleans. From the picture by Decrenze at the Museeat Versailles. Photographed by Meudein. Mechlin lace trims themuslin fichu, this was much used at the time (early 19th century)its lightness making it specially suitable. and are employed upon the production of blondes and…

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