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100 1 _aKellogg, Charlotte,
_d1874-1960
245 1 0 _aBobbins of Belgium :
_bA book of Belgian lace, lace-workers, lace-schools and lace-villages
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-11
508 _aProduced by F E H, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Bobbins of Belgium" by Charlotte Kellogg is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the intricate craft and industry of lace-making in Belgium, detailing the struggles of lace workers and the impact of World War I on their livelihood. Kellogg highlights the contributions of women during the war, particularly through the Brussels Lace Committee, which sought to improve working conditions and preserve the lace-making tradition in Belgium. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Kellogg's personal journey into the world of lace-making, initially sparked by the war. She shares her admiration for Queen Elizabeth of Belgium and the efforts made by various women to safeguard the lace industry, which had long been plagued by economic exploitation. The text describes the harsh realities faced by lace workers during and after the war, emphasizing the importance of education and fair wages in uplifting their circumstances. Through vivid imagery and meticulous details, Kellogg captures both the beauty of the lace art and the resilience of the women behind it, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of this unique cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrussels lace committee
653 _aLace and lace making -- Belgium
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60275
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