Genealogy Australia

Lacemaking was once a widespread cottage industry but now it is growing in popularity as a hobby. This book describes and illustrates different varieties of lace and the tools used in the making of it, from England, France and Belgium, and explains some of the terms peculiar to the craft. A number of pages have been devoted to lace bobbins, often highly decorated, and sometimes inscribed with names or mottoes. Previously published, this is a completely new edition with revised and expanded text and new photographs.

Contents:
Introduction
East Midlands lace
The lace dealers
The lace schools
The lace associations
The bobbin makers
Bobbins and beads
Inscribed bobbins
Other tools of the trade
Honiton lace
Lacemaking in Belgium
Lacemaking in France
Lacemaking in other countries
Further reading
Places to visit