Romance of the Lace Pillow; being some account of lace making in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties, together with some account of lace industries of Devon and Ireland

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Author(s) Wright, Thomas
Publication type Monograph
Year published 1919
Pages 271pp; illus
Publisher H H Armstrong
Place Published Olney

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Subsequently reprinted, eg 1924-30 in 2 vols. Largely deals with hand made lace. A focus is on products. Covers the industry from the 16th century covering such areas as early continental influences; arrival of workers from Europe; lace making in the 19th century