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Antique Lace: Identifying Types and Techniques

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., U.S.A.; ISBN No. 0-7643-1384-3;

248 pages, hardback, 290 illustrations in colour and b & w

This book gathers together fascinating and useful information on all the major laces made in Europe and colonies from the late 16th to early 20th centuries. In an organised text that is easy to read, it covers needlepoint bobbin laces, crochet, tatting, embroidered nets and other minor techniques, giving identifying characteristics with detailed photographs and diagrams and comparing one lace with another where there might be confusion Comparisons with machine laces help to distinguish hand from machine products.

History and stylistic changes are also considered while use in dress is shown by portraits and fashion illustrations. A glossary and notes on cleaning and conservation make this a useful reference work for lace makers, collectc and designers.

Price: £39.75 post free within the United Kingdom. Please email me on htac2000@gmail.com about postal charges to other countries.

Unknown gentleman by Cornelius Johnson; late 1620s-30s

Heather Toomer 05.11.2013 09:11

Hi Lois,
I'm in Somerset so not too far. If you ring me on 01761 241540 we can discuss options. I'm out from 6.30 this evening and this am. Answaphone on. H

Lois Wheeler 04.11.2013 16:49

Dear Heather, I have some old lace that I would like help with identifying. Are you available for consultation and if so where?
I live in Glos-shire. Lois

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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