Original design for a lace fan , c.1900 . ... marriage of the Duke of York , later King George V , to Princess Mary of Teck , in which shamrock , rose and thistle motifs were combined in the design with may - flowers and ivy leaves .
Carrickmacross lace is an appliqued needle lace. It originated in Ireland, first becoming popular in the mid-19th century, and enjoyed a revival towards the end of the century. Today, more...
Readers are given all the information needed to identify the common forms of American lace that they may find in Grandmother's attic, at an auction, at a flea market, or...
Domestic bliss is to be found in a well-stocked linen closet Linens and Lace is about stocking that closet -- and then using its contents to bring comfort and elegance...
A selection of Bedforshire lace work which includes 67 prickings and tips on working the patterns.
Pretty as well as functional, this lovely little book combines practical information on how to care for fine linens and lace with charming Victorian design motifs, lacy patterns, and nostalgic...
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...
Battenberg Lace Pattern Book
The Technique of Needlepoint Lace
Originally published in 1987, this is a paperback edition of a collection of over 200 knitted lace patterns of Victorian times which range from simple edgings to intricate laces. Suitable...