Palliser, Bury, Mrs., 1805-1878, Dryden, Alice, Jourdain, Margaret · London : Sampson Low, Marston · leaf 273
r an advance of 50,000 crowns, estab-lished lier at his chateau of Lonrai (Fig. 73), near Alencon,with thirty forewomen, whom he had, at great expense,caused to be brought over from Venice. In a short timeMadame Gilbert arrived at Paris with the first specimens ofher fabric. The king, inspired by… … Chateau de Lonrai, Dep. Orne. when he would inspect the specimens. The laces wereartistically arranged over the walls of a room hung withcrimson damask, and shown to the best advantage. Theking expressed himself delighted. He ordered a large sumto be gi^en to Madame Gilbert, and desired that no…
Lace and lace making -- History
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