Illustrated catalogue of the Danish Museum of Applied Art's 1908 exhibition of Tønder (Schleswig) bobbin lace, published in 1911 with an introduction by Emil Hannover. The introduction covers the history of the Tønder lace industry, its origins and traditions, models from Flemish, Italian, Arras, English and Lille lace, thread supply, working equipment such as the lace pillow, and the lacemakers' working conditions. Most of the book consists of photographic plates of lace edgings and bands arranged by model and period, from the 17th century to after 1850, followed by a list of owners of the pieces illustrated.