Project Gutenberg 2008-07-24 Public domain in the USA. 465 Lowes, Emily Leigh Chats on Old Lace and Needlework E-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Lace and lace making Needlework TT NK Text Technology Crafts Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Art 370148 2025-10-11T04:04:36.229870 text/html 343975 2008-07-24T13:49:43 text/html 10774050 2025-10-11T04:04:49.054830 application/epub+zip 10768386 2025-10-11T04:04:40.729867 application/epub+zip 192265 2025-10-11T04:04:38.729839 application/epub+zip 10967304 2025-10-11T04:04:54.904804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10899880 2025-10-11T04:04:46.889855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325193 2022-09-12T08:05:51.989746 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254234 2025-10-11T04:04:34.723881 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 253978 2021-01-03T21:44:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 253993 2021-01-03T21:44:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20710 2025-10-11T04:04:55.076783 application/rdf+xml 14271 2025-10-11T04:04:39.277903 image/jpeg 3452 2025-10-11T04:04:39.003855 image/jpeg 93043 2021-01-03T21:44:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 10441722 2021-01-03T21:44:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 92926 2021-01-03T21:44:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 10544653 2025-10-11T04:04:36.524880 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog