A Dictionary of Lace (Paperback, New ed of 2 Revised ed)

Immensely useful volume, containing over 400 lace-related terms such as Florentine knots, lappets, a pillow horse, winkie pin, spangles, reticella, honiton, guipure, and Tuscan filet, discusses the origin, nomenclature, date and sequences of development of the more controversial forms. Enhanced with over 250 illustrations depicting various lace patterns, including a magnificent lace collar worn by Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, Queen Victoria's wedding veil, the bridal tulle worn by Diana, Princess of Wales; and much more. A valuable book for lace-makers; a handy reference for cultural historians and needlecraft and fashion writers.

General

Imprint:	Dover Publications Inc.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
Release date:	June 1999
First published:	July 2012
Editors:	Pat Earnshaw
Dimensions:	203 x 146 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	New ed of 2 Revised ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-486-40482-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Lace & lacemaking
LSN:	0-486-40482-X
Barcode:	9780486404820

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