Old Lace: A Handbook for Collectors - An Account of the Different Styles of Lace, their History, Characteristics & Manufacture
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909. Hardcover. Beige cloth/boards; elaborate gilt Art Nouveau decoration and lettering. 121 pp. with 163 bw images on 95 plates, including 2 folding. TEG. VG and clean contents but with foxing to end papers and age toning/some soiling to covers. Art museum ex-lib. with bar code, bookplate, and remnant of spine sticker. Also with bookplate and signature of well-known art collector and museum donor. Item #152214
A classic on fine old laces: Lacis, Reticella, Bobbin Lace (Venetian, English), Irish, Milanese, Cretan, Belgian (several types/areas), French (several types/areas), English needlepoint, Blondes, etc. With a helpful glossary of terms. Exquisite pieces in very clear images. A wonderful reference for the collector, needlework/textile enthusiast.
Price: $75.00