An 1875 Arundel Society publication describing twenty photographed examples of ancient needlepoint and pillow lace, drawn largely from the 1874 International Exhibition at South Kensington. It opens with a preface, explanations of lace terms, and a history of lace-making, then gives a short commentary for each plate. Types covered include punto a reticella, punto in aria, punto a maglia (lacis), rose point, Point de Venise à réseau, Point d'Alençon and Argentan, Valenciennes, Mechlin, Genoese, Milanese, and Brussels lace. Lists of the specimens and their owners are included.