Point and Pillow Lace - A Short Account of Various Kinds of Ancient and Modern, and How to Recognise Them

Sharp, Mary

Published by John Murray, London, 1905

About this Item

202 pp.; green cloth-covered boards; gilt spine lettering; gilt lettering and designs (lace and an old English bobbin) on front board;45 attractive b/w illustrations. Preface, List of Illustrations, Authorities Consulted, A Glossary of Terms, (7 Chapters), A Summary, Index. Chapters: Of Lace in General, Of Italian Needle Lace, Of Italian Needle Lace (continued), Of Italian Pillow Lace, Of French Lace, Of Flemish Lace, Of English and Irish Laces. "The object of this little book is to supply to owners and lovers of Lace some clear information easily referred to, by means of which they can ascertain the true name and nature of any particular specimen." Spine darkend-; neat gift inscription on fep with later owners bookplate; moderate edgewear; very light foxing of endpapers. Binding tight. See scans. Seller Inventory # 008935

Bibliographic Details

Title: Point and Pillow Lace - A Short Account of ...

Publisher: John Murray, London

Publication Date: 1905

Binding: Illustrated Boards

Condition: Near Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 2nd Edition