History of Lace by Mrs. Bury Palliser
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| Author | Palliser, Bury, Mrs., 1805-1878 |
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| Editor | Dryden, Alice, 1866-1956 |
| Editor | Jourdain, Margaret, 1876-1951 |
| LoC No. | 02015796 |
| Title | History of Lace |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "History of Lace" by Mrs. Bury Palliser is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich art and craft of lace-making, tracing its evolution through various cultures and time periods, particularly focusing on the techniques, styles, and significance of lace in social and artistic contexts. The opening of the book introduces the significance of needlework as a foundational skill in lace-making, connecting it to various historical periods, starting from ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and moving through to the Middle Ages and beyond. The text discusses how embroidery and decorative techniques were interwoven with social rituals, arts, and even commerce. It highlights the roles of women in the production of lace and intricately links the development of lace to specific historical contexts, alluding to various cultures’ contributions to this delicate craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament |
| Subject | Lace and lace making -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57009 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 373 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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