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Detail from a collar of Brussels point de gaze needle lace

European Laces — an Introduction

Published by Heather Toomer Antique Lace; ISBN 0-9542730-0-I

48 pages, softback, 93 b & w illustrations

This book sets out much of the basic information needed to identify many of the major European hand-made laces in a neat volume, making it easy to assimilate and readily portable for both the newcomer to the lace world and those needing a handy reference.

The laces are divided into the main categories of needle and bobbin-made lace with details of specific types, such as Maltese, being given with clear illustrations. A glossary and bibliography are also included.

Prices including postage: £5.00 within the United Kingdom; £8.00 within Europe; £9.00 to the U.S.A., Canada or Australia. Please email me on htac2000@gmail.com to ask about postage charges to other countries or combined charges for several books.

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15.07 | 16:44

Dear Susan Marilyn, I expect my friends in York have mentioned me to you. I will email through the Society as there's no room on this email.
Heather

15.07 | 11:12

Dear Heather - As Secretary of the Northern Society of Costume & Textiles, we are wondering where you live and whether we could book you to come and talk to us?

16.03 | 08:54

Hi Debbie, The 3 whitework books) will cost £84 including postage to U.S.A. Please send payment to me - the site does not give me your email. Thanks, Heather

15.03 | 22:02

I sent email already with my paypal, but am interested in all but the baby book. Can you smail back cost of all with posyage to US in that return email. I didnt