Author: Sharp, Mary
Title: Point and Pillow Lace - a Short Account of Various Kinds of Ancient and Modern, and How to Recognise Them
Description: John Murray, 1905. Hardcover. 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. . Near Very Good

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