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Handy reference of more than 400 lace-related terms (Florentine knots, lappets, spangles, reticella, honiton, Tuscan filet, etc.) plus discussions of the origin, nomenclature, dating and development of more controversial lace forms. Over 250 illustrations depict such lovely creations as Queen Victoria's wedding veil and the bridal tulle worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. Of special interest to lacemakers, cultural historians, and needlecraft and fashion writers.Earnshaw, Pat is the author of 'Dictionary of Lace' with ISBN 9780852637005 and ISBN 0852637004.
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