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.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. History of Lace by Mrs Bury Palliser. Published by Dover Publications Inc, Mineola, NY, 1984. Unabridged Republication. Paperback. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. 536 Pgs. ISBN 0486247422. LCCN 84-6088. With 266 illustrations. Entirely revised, rewritten, and enlarged under the editorship of M. Jourdain and Alice Dryden. Unabridged republication of the fourth edition published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911. Combining meticulous research with a concise readable style the author traces the history of lace-making in Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Flanders, France, England, Scotland, Ireland and other lands. In addition to detailing the development of the lace itself, the author acquaints us with the social, cultural and economic conditions that affected it manufacture. Many of the illustrations have been enlarged to show details of stitching. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25543. book. Seller Inventory # 25543
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. MRS BURY PALLISER'S FAMOUS BOOK ON THE HISTORY OF LACE, WHOSE SCHOLARSHIP ON THE SUBJECT HAS NEVER BEEN SURPASSED. THE AUTHOR TRACES THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF LACEMAKING ACROSS ITALY, ENGLAND, IRELAND, GREECE, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, FLANDERS, FRANCE, SCOTLAND AND MANY OTHER LANDS. Seller Inventory # 009893
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