History of Lace

Download or read book History of Lace written by Mrs. Bury Palliser and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive, profusely illustrated history traces development of lace from earliest times to late 19th century. Laces of Italy, Greece, England, France, Flanders, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, many other lands. Scholarly, erudite treatment of reticella, point de France, Valenciennes, Chantilly, point d'Espagne, host of other varieties. Landmark of 19th-century scholarship revised and enlarged in 1901. 266 illustrations.