The History of Lace

This definitive, profusely illustrated history traces the development of lace from earliest times to late 19th century, covering the laces of Italy, Greece, England, France, Flanders, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and many other lands. A landmark of 19th-century scholarship, revised and enlarged in 1901, the book includes coverage of reticella, point de France, Valenciennes, Chantilly, point d'Espagne, and a host of other varieties.