Immensely useful volume, containing over 400 lace-related terms such as Florentine knots, lappets, a pillow horse, winkie pin, spangles, reticella, honiton, guipure, and Tuscan filet, discusses the origin, nomenclature, date and sequences of development of the more controversial forms. Enhanced with over 250 illustrations depicting various lace patterns, including a magnificent lace collar worn by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Queen Victoria's wedding veil, the bridal tulle worn by Diana, Princess of Wales; and much more. A valuable book for lace-makers; a handy reference for cultural historians and needlecraft and fashion writers.
By:
Pat Earnshaw Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Country of Publication: United States Edition: New ed of 2 Revised ed Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 360g ISBN:9780486404820 ISBN 10: 048640482X Series:Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace Pages: 240 Publication Date:28 March 2003 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print