Guide to Lace and Linens

by Elizabeth M. Kurella

This book offers a process that will allow anyone with a good eye and a magnifying glass to determine what kind of lace they have, and its current value. Large, detailed photographs accompany step-by-step instructions in lace identification. Learn the "secret codes" of lace and linen terms and what to look for to determine when to save or sell a valuable piece.

223 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[Flyingmranch Reklaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is exactly what I needed, identifying the laces by name, type, origin, age, cloth, ornament, and themes where applicable. It's like a dictionary with closeup views of details. It doesn't tell you how to make it, just to identify it, with terminology. The photos are perfect, and if you're already an accomplished crochet'r, you can figure out the "how to." It even tells you what is collectible or rare. So glad I got this book. Any curator of textiles would consider it a must-have book.