Antique lace: identifying types and techniques (Schiffer Publishing Ltd)

Fascinating and useful information in an easy-to-read and well-organized text covers needlepoint laces, embroideries, lace knitting and tatting, and bobbin laces made in Europe from the 16th century forward, including 19th century revivals. Each type is described and illustrated with hundreds of photographs and line drawings to show the technical characteristics and particular regard to the way one lace compares with another.