Lace, Ancient And Modern (1880) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120309679)

Lace, Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive guide to the history and production of lace, written by Mrs. C. D. Beebe and originally published in 1880. The book covers the origins of lace-making, tracing its development from the early days of handmade lace to the industrial production of lace in the 19th century. It provides detailed descriptions of the different types of lace, including needlepoint, bobbin, and crochet lace, and includes instructions for making lace by hand. The book also explores the cultural significance of lace, examining its use in fashion, home decor, and religious ceremonies. With its detailed illustrations and informative text, Lace, Ancient and Modern is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and art of lace-making.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mrs C. D. Beebe
ISBN-10: 1120309670
ISBN-13: 9781120309679
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d