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 Project Gutenberg 2019-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 250 Kellogg, Charlotte 1874 1960 Kellogg, Charlotte Hoffman 20005590 Bobbins of Belgium A book of Belgian lace, lace-workers, lace-schools and lace-villages Produced 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.) "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.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Brussels lace committee Lace and lace making -- Belgium NK Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Art 383340 2025-07-24T05:46:47.603771 text/html 349483 2024-10-17T13:48:59 text/html 4584290 2025-07-24T05:46:55.450703 application/epub+zip 4581411 2025-07-24T05:46:49.265788 application/epub+zip 212248 2025-07-24T05:46:48.384786 application/epub+zip 4685479 2025-07-24T05:46:59.607695 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4628086 2025-07-24T05:46:54.625722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268387 2022-09-27T08:19:49.734200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 265027 2025-07-24T05:46:46.318812 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 245184 2024-10-17T13:48:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16861 2025-07-24T05:46:59.760685 application/rdf+xml 24978 2025-07-24T05:46:48.516741 image/jpeg 2828 2025-07-24T05:46:48.451753 image/jpeg 4465494 2025-07-24T05:46:47.816750 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia