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Identification of Lace (Shire Library) Paperback – November 17, 2009

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This book guides the reader through the intricacies of identifying a piece of lace, listing and illustrating the points to look through in each lace. It covers the whole range of lace from all parts of the world, selecting for examination those major types which the collector or dealer is most likely to come across or hear about. The numerous photographs are arranged to assist comparison of diagnostic features and to put together laces which might be confused with each other so that their differences, sometimes subtle, can be appreciated.

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160 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Shire
Publication date

November 17, 2009
Dimensions

5.8 x 0.39 x 8.2 inches
ISBN-10

0747802378
ISBN-13

978-0747802372
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"I found this book a very easy and enjoyable read. I am most impressed by the large number of beautiful and interesting lace photos...I feel that after reading this book I can also identify many forms of lace." - Tatting Tales (November 2009)

About the Author

Pat Earnshaw's interest in lace began as a collector but she was soon involved in giving lectures and study days on the identification and other aspects of antique laces, not only in Britain but in frequent lecture tours in the USA, Australia and Europe. The Identification of Lace was her first book. Fourteen others have followed, all addressing issues of lace.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shire; 3rd edition (November 17, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0747802378
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0747802372
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 0.39 x 8.2 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #332,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #58 in Lace & Tatting (Books)
- #92 in Antique & Collectible Textiles & Costumes

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P. Sakimoto

Book Arrived Damaged

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020

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The book arrived with some sticky substance that would not wipe off on the cover and large ink marks on the back cover. The text is completely useless unless you understand (or want to know) how lace is made. The terms are all technical and of no use to someone who just wants the basics on identifying lace. Too much information on how the lace is made and not enough on how to distinguish different types of lace in simple terms. The illustrations are useless too. They are black and white and the laces pictured are antique and under extreme magnification. I just wanted color photos of different types of contemporary lace and their names. I guess I wanted an easy to understand reference book of modern lace types and this is not it. This book assumes you know a lot about lace. Not good for beginning collectors.

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sarahjane

The book is in great condition and was shipped promptly

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2016

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The book is in great condition and was shipped promptly...it does not contain as much info as I would have liked but for the money it is good

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bookgirl

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015

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Reading it right now and am beginning to understand the various forms of lace. Thanks.

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S. Solberg

The identification of lace textiles

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2013

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This book was a clear and concise explanation of different lace making techniques. I bought this to identify textiles that I have.

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Isabel Ibarra

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018

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Great reference book.
Would recommend for any seamstress working with gowns.

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Rebecca Boyd

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017

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Was hoping it would make lace identification easier but not yet.

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wanda p leckie

Perfect. Thanks so much

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015

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Perfect. Thanks so much.

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Kathe U.

Valuable information, but with mildew odor.

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015

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It had the information I needed, but had a mildew odor.

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Peter B

An essential guide to lace

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017

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You're never in doubt about lace with Pat Earnshaw! She's always to the point, pithy and exact in her descriptions of different laces and how she classifies them. An excellent book with plenty of illustrations!

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robertsmum

Wonderful!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2015

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This provides excellent explanation and illustration of how to identify lace and tell the difference between the myriad of different types. It is still a challenging task but this book will referred to frequently.

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susan bk

Identifiying laces.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2015

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good book mostly about older rarer laces most types of laces found on index. Very interesting & helpful to identify my old lace items.

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jane cake

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2015

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GOOD DESCRIPTIONS AND CLOSE UP CLEAR ILLUSTRATIONS MAKE THIS BOOK WORTH HOLDING ON TO FOR REFERENCE

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Gabriella

Piccolo ma ottimo

Reviewed in Italy on March 12, 2017

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Il libro ha soddisfatto pienamente le mie aspettative e le mie esigenze. Un ottimo aiuto per lo studio dei merletti, in lingua inglese ma molto ben spiegato e strutturato, molto valide anche le foto. Consigliato!!!!!

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