02112cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000230011724500370014026400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350801000039452011880049453400450168265300250172765300150175285600430176726120UtSlPG20260610133611.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTTaNK1 aLowes, Emily Leigh10aChats on Old Lace and Needlework 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-07-24  aE-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Chats on Old Lace and Needlework" by Emily Leigh Lowes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich traditions and techniques of lace-making and embroidery, exploring both English and Continental styles. The book aims to bring attention to the beauty of these crafts, highlighting their significance in art and culture, particularly within the context of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.  The opening of the book begins with a preface that sets the stage for the subsequent discussion on lace and needlework. Lowes expresses her intention to inspire English women and needlecraft artists to appreciate and revive the beauty of ancient laces and embroideries. She emphasizes the value of historical collections in public museums, particularly at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and notes the passing of unique pieces to American collectors. The text outlines the historical development of lace, touching on its early origins, craftsmanship, and evolution across various regions, such as Italy, France, and England, while foreshadowing more detailed explorations in the following chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLace and lace making  aNeedlework40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26120