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Palliser, Bury, Mrs.
1805
1878
Palliser, Fanny Bury
Palliser, Fanny Marryat
Bury-Palliser, Mrs.
Palliser, Mrs.
Dryden, Alice
1866
1956
Jourdain, Margaret
1876
1951
Elton, John
Jourdain, Emily Margaret
Jourdain, M.
02015796
History of Lace
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"History of Lace" by Mrs. Bury Palliser is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich art and craft of lace-making, tracing its evolution through various cultures and time periods, particularly focusing on the techniques, styles, and significance of lace in social and artistic contexts. The opening of the book introduces the significance of needlework as a foundational skill in lace-making, connecting it to various historical periods, starting from ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and moving through to the Middle Ages and beyond. The text discusses how embroidery and decorative techniques were interwoven with social rituals, arts, and even commerce. It highlights the roles of women in the production of lace and intricately links the development of lace to specific historical contexts, alluding to various cultures’ contributions to this delicate craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Lace and lace making -- History
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