(by Heather Toomer) This beautifully illustrated book discusses Dresden lace in the context of how it was used, how designs and stitches changed from about 1701 to 1800, and how it related to other whitework embroideries of the same period. Photographs show a wide range of original items including details of the embroidery stitches, and portraits and costume illustrations. A gorgeous book! Over 300 color and black & white illus. 20 accurate patterns for reproducing the lace. 8 x 8, Paper, 180 p

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