An illustrated 1882 magazine article on the revival of Burano needle lace, the lace-making industry of an island in the Venetian lagoon. It surveys the lagoon islands, the early history of Venetian lace and the French rivalry under Colbert, and the 1872 founding of a lace school by Countess Adriana Marcello and Princess Giovanelli Chigi under Queen Margaret. It includes the Countess's letter on the school's organization into seven work sections and the lace types made there. Illustrated with views of Burano, portraits, and photographs of Burano point, Rose Point, Brussels, raised leaf and English point laces.