Italian Lace Designs: 243 Classic Examples (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) (Paperback)

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Over 240 sharply detailed photographs from rare and lavish volume depict exquisite lace designs from 16th through 18th centuries. Stunning array of needle-made and bobbin laces—reticello, lacis, Venetian point, much more—all identified as to type and date. Copyright-free inspiration for contemporary artists and designers; invaluable reference for lace collectors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 18, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486275884
• ISBN-13: 978-0486275888
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,368,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Truly inspirational!, September 19, 2000

By A Customer

Although this book is devoid of any prickings, patterns, or line drawings it is worth owning just for the sheer number (243 to be exact) of beautiful, close-up photos of antique laces. The photographs are quite clear enough, I believe, that the advanced lacemaker should be able to replicate many of the laces. And the novice lacer, like me, will enjoy thumbing its pages and dreaming of future projects.