Old lace: a handbook for collectors

By M. Jourdain and Margaret Jourdain

This history of lace and lacemaking was first published in 1908. It describes the development of lace from an early embroidery technique to its main branches in needle lace and bobbin lace. The author produces evidence that needle laces were being made at a much earlier date than is commonly thought. She supports her statements with references to early documents and even frescos showing examples of cutwork and needlepoint fillings.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713450770
• ISBN13: 9780713450774
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Robert Beard Books
• Length: 118 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.3" x 6.7"