"Lace focuses on the world-renowned collection of exquisite hand-made lace at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From the delicate geometric perfection favored by Elizabethan courtiers to the bold ?oral exuberance of the Victorian age, this comprehensive book covers the art of lacemaking as it has been practiced for more than 300 years. The 150 beautiful illustrations, including many close-up details, highlight the intricate techniques and designs.
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"Lace focuses on the world-renowned collection of exquisite hand-made lace at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From the delicate geometric perfection favored by Elizabethan courtiers to the bold ?oral exuberance of the Victorian age, this comprehensive book covers the art of lacemaking as it has been practiced for more than 300 years. The 150 beautiful illustrations, including many close-up details, highlight the intricate techniques and designs.
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Add this copy of Lace: From the Victoria and Albert Museum to cart. $80.00, very good condition, Sold by Hennessey + Ingalls rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Victoria & Albert Museum.
Add this copy of Lace From the Victoria and Albert Museum to cart. $105.00, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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VG (Ex-library, with few markings and spine label, pages are tanning at top margin with no damage to plates, dj shows slight wear, otherwise top notch. ) Black cloth, black & decorated dust jacket, 144 pp., 84 BW & 16 color plates, 7 color illus. Photography by Christine Smith. A 12-page historical overview is followed by the 100 plate samples.
