02280cam a22003133u 4500 51863 UtSlPG 20260610134208.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09004090 UtSlPG en iso639-1 NK Pollen, Maria Margaret, -1919 Seven Centuries of Lace Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-26 Produced by Chris Curnow, Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Seven Centuries of Lace" by Maria Margaret Pollen is a comprehensive study on the art of lace-making, published in the early 20th century. This richly illustrated volume explores the historical, technical, and artistic aspects of both needlepoint and bobbin-made lace, spanning from the early centuries to the author's contemporary period. The work aims to document the evolution of lace design and techniques while providing full-sized reproductions of various lace specimens, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and scholars alike. The opening of the book sets the stage for its exploration by explaining the author's motivation to share her extensive lace collection through photography, emphasizing the difficulty in understanding lace from mere illustrations. It introduces the author's intention to highlight the intricate details of historical lace designs, some of which have roots in ancient Coptic work. The introductory text reveals an appreciation for the artistry involved in lace-making and establishes a timeline for the development of lace, demonstrating its cultural significance in both religious and secular contexts through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lace and lace making -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51863 92697 92697