| Author |
Goubaud, Madame Adolphe |
| Title |
Madame Goubaud's pillow lace patterns, and instructions in Honiton lace making
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| Original Publication |
London: Ward, Lock, and Tyler, 1871.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Madame Goubaud's Pillow Lace Patterns, and Instructions in Honiton Lace Making" by Madame Goubaud is a practical instructional guide focused on the art of making Honiton lace, a delicate and traditional type of lacework, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a detailed manual for enthusiasts of needlework, particularly those interested in lace making, and it provides comprehensive patterns and techniques for crafting intricate lace designs. The book begins with an introduction to the materials needed for lace making, such as pillows, bobbins, and threads, and gradually moves through various techniques and patterns, including braid work, motifs such as butterflies and roses, and specialized stitches like Honiton lace stitch and raised work. Numerous illustrations accompany the instructions, aiding readers in understanding the complex lace-making processes. Throughout, the author emphasizes the importance of precision and accuracy in crafting lace to achieve beautiful results, making this book a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned lace makers interested in mastering the intricate art of Honiton lace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| LoC Class |
NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
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| Subject |
Lace and lace making
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72526 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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