Part of Fisher Unwin’s series of collectors’ handbooks, this guide traces the history of lace and the art of making it, describes the main kinds of needlepoint and pillow lace, and then turns to embroidery, from ecclesiastical work such as the stole and maniple of St. Cuthbert to samplers and domestic needlework.
A practical, well-illustrated companion for collectors and needleworkers interested in old textiles. Download the free EPUB.