Lace, Ancient and Modern: : Comprising a History of Its Origin and Manufacture, with Instructions Concerning the Manner of Making It

The author has gleaned from many sources the material for the book. Many interesting facts have been obtained from the work of a deceased English author; files of the London, Paris and New York papers ; reports of the International Exhibitions ; from various publications deposited in the New York libraries ; from Madame Carter, teacher of lace-making ; and from obliging merchants of the Empire City.

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