An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c, with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 350
alencicnnes. Valenciennes. The date of the introductionof the manufacture of this lace is unknown,although it existed before the time of LouisXIV., under whose reign it flourished andreached its climax between 1725 and 1780.Valenciennes lace is made entirely on thepillow, of simple combinations,…
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