Double issue (Vol. 70, Nos. 1 & 2, 1987) of the Needle and Bobbin Club's Bulletin, focused on lace and costume history. It contains Anne Ratzki-Kraatz's study of what lace and clothing cost in 18th-century France and Italy, using archival bills and wedding expenses; Pat Earnshaw's article on lace worn on shoes, boots and boot hose from the 16th to the 20th century; and Emily Reigate's notes on the haloed snowball (l'Étoile Carrée) ground in Binche, Valenciennes, Mechlin and Brussels laces. The issue also has notes on authors, book notes (including Ann Lowe, medieval textiles, and New York State handwoven coverlets), club notes, an in memoriam list, officers, and errata. It is illustrated with many photographs of lace pieces and period portraits.

Type

Periodical

Date

1987

Language

English

Pages

49

Archive notes

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