THE ROMANCE of LACE. The charm of lace has been acknowledged throughout the ages. A knowledge of the art and the romance attached to its historical evolution serves to emphasize and accentuate the worth of this delightful fabric. This book presents the history, evolution and development of lace fabrics in many countries in Europe. This book serves as a good starting point for all those who care to persue the enchanting study of lace-craft in all its many facets. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework ...
Read More
THE ROMANCE of LACE. The charm of lace has been acknowledged throughout the ages. A knowledge of the art and the romance attached to its historical evolution serves to emphasize and accentuate the worth of this delightful fabric. This book presents the history, evolution and development of lace fabrics in many countries in Europe. This book serves as a good starting point for all those who care to persue the enchanting study of lace-craft in all its many facets. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions using the original text and artwork.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN:
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Publication date unknown. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
VG+ in VG DJ, minor edge wear to DJ; Very nice copy of the hard to find original printing. The book was later reprinted by Spring Books. Illustrated with b&w photos of works from many countries; First; Red cloth; 4to; 171 p.; DJ.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good jacket. Book is very good with only light traces of sitting wear, still solid NO markings. Dust jacket is rubbed along edges and shows fraying near and around spine, somewhat rubbed, still a good standard dj.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
37 b/w photographs on Plates. Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4 vo. First Edition, First Printing; 172 clean, unmarked pages; dj w/lite chipping, unclipped price.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
VG. Dust jacket condition: None. First Printing. red cloth binding. From the Foreword: THE CHARM OF LACE has been acknowledged throughout the ages. knowledge of the art and the romance attached to its'historical evolution serves to emphasize and accentuate the worth of this delightful fabric. Museums and art galleries are rich in the possession of magnificent pieces of lace and many fine specimens have been preserved by private collectors. Many of the laces represent the work of abbesses and nuns for lace was used extensively as a trimming for ecclesiastical garments and furnishings. Lace has, however, a broader significance for the layman. The greater proportion of old lace in existence today is a legacy from the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It is representative of times when lace was an important and an elegant accessory of dress. In the Middle Ages, lace-workers achieved a high standard of excellence in their art. Continental lace-workers were the most expert. Inspired and trained by these, however, the lace-workers of Britain also created beautiful lace. The lace fabrics of several countries enjoyed a vogue in turn. Sometimes the standard of achievement was raised as a result of rivalry. Demand invariably exceeded supply; large sums of money poured into that country where the lace created took precedence in fashion. So extravagant a fashion did lace become at times that several monarchs passed at intervals sumptuary laws to control its use. Fundamentally, these sumptuary laws were intended to maintain class distinctions, to repress luxury and to discourage extravagance especially among what were termed the lower classes. These sumptuary laws were regulations controlling ostentatious expenditure on dress, ornament, furniture and food. From the early sixteenth century onward, the sumptuary laws which were passed in Britain may be said to have had an additional motive. They were occasioned largely by a desire to promote home industries. The possession of fine lace was coveted, much of it being preserved in the nature of family heirlooms. Old laces were prominent items in wills....171 pages.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good+ in Fair dust jacket. 172 pages; Dust cover has noticeable tears. Foxing to exterior edge of pages. Yellowing to pages due to age. Writing on first page only. -Good overall condition. General wear. No major blemishes. No writing.; -We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Spring Books, ca 1950. 171pp., black and white photographs. 4to. Red cloth with gold titles on front cover and spine. bookplate "shadow" on first page, else fine bright hardcover.
