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History of Lace

by Bury Palliser (1805–1878)

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"History of Lace" by Mrs. Bury Palliser is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich art and craft of lace-making, tracing its evolution through various cultures and time periods, particularly focusing on the techniques, styles, and significance of lace in social and artistic contexts. The opening of the book introduces the significance of needlework as a foundational skill in lace-making, connecting it to various historical periods, starting from ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and moving through to the Middle Ages and beyond. The text discusses how embroidery and decorative techniques were interwoven with social rituals, arts, and even commerce. It highlights the roles of women in the production of lace and intricately links the development of lace to specific historical contexts, alluding to various cultures’ contributions to this delicate craft.

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Chapter 1: [Sidenote: 1527. Cologne. P. Quentell.]

Eyn new kunstlich boich, dair yn. C. vnd. xxxviij. figuren, monster ad'
stalen befonden, wie man na der rechter art, Lauffer werck, Spansche
stich, mit der nälen, vort vp der Ramen, vnd vp der laden, borden
wirckenn sall, wilche stalen all etzo samen verbessert synt, vnd vyl
kunstlicher gemacht, d[=a] dye eirsten, &c. Sere nutzlich allen wapen
sticker, frauwen, ionfferen, vnd met ger, dair uns solch kunst lichtlich
tzu leren.

D Gedruckt tzu Collen vp dem Doemhoff dwrch Peter Quentell.

Anno. M. D. XXXVJJ.[1265]

Small 8vo, 22 ff., 42 plates.

Title in Gothic letters; beneath, woodcuts representing women at work.
On the back of the leaf, a large escutcheon, the three crowns of
Cologne in chief; supporters, a lion and a griffin. Below, "O Foelix
Colonia. 1527."

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Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter 1: [Sidenote: 1527. Cologne. P. Quentell.]
  3. Chapter 2: [Sidenote: 1527. Cologne. P. Quinty.]
  4. Chapter 3: [Sidenote: 1530. Venice. A. Taglienti]
  5. Chapter 4: [Sidenote: 1530. Paris F. Pelegrin.]
  6. Chapter 5: [Sidenote: 1529. Venice. N. Zoppino.]
  7. Chapter 7: [Sidenote: 1537. Venice. N. Zoppino.]
  8. Chapter 8: [Sidenote: 1534. Augsburg. Schartzemberger.]
  9. Chapter 9: [Sidenote: N. D. Antwerp. W. Vorsterman.]
  10. Chapter 15: [Sidenote: 1549. Lyon. P. de Ste. Lucie.]
  11. Chapter 17: [Sidenote: N. D. Lyon. P. de Ste. Lucia.]
  12. Chapter 18: [Sidenote: N. D. Lyon. Le Prince.]
  13. Chapter 19: [Sidenote: N. D. Lyon. D. Celle.]
  14. Chapter 20: [Sidenote: N. D. Venice. G. A. Vavassore.]
  15. Chapter 22: [Sidenote: N. D. Venice. G. A. Vavassore.]
  16. Chapter 23: [Sidenote: N. D. Venice. G. A. Vavassore.]
  17. Chapter 26: [Sidenote: 1548. Venice. M. Pagan.]
  18. Chapter 28: [Sidenote: 1551. Venice. M. Pagan.]
  19. Chapter 29: [Sidenote: 1554. Dubois.]
  20. Chapter 30: [Sidenote: 1555. Padua. Fra Hieronimo.]
  21. Chapter 32: [Sidenote: 1556. Strasburg. H. Hoffman.]
  22. Chapter 33: [Sidenote: N. D. Zurich. C. Froschover.]
  23. Chapter 35: [Sidenote: 1537. Frankfort. C. Egenolffs.]
  24. Chapter 36: [Sidenote: 1571. Frankfort on the Mayn. N. Baseus.]
  25. Chapter 38: [Sidenote: 1569. Frankfort on the Mayn.]
  26. Chapter 40: [Sidenote: N. D. Venice.]
  27. Chapter 41: [Sidenote: 1559. Venice. G. A. Bindoni.]
  28. Chapter 43: [Sidenote: 1558. Venice. I. Foresto.]
  29. Chapter 45: [Sidenote: N. D.]
  30. Chapter 46: [Sidenote: N. D.]
  31. Chapter 47: [Sidenote: N. D. A. Passerotti.]
  32. Chapter 49: [Sidenote: 1559.]
  33. Chapter 50: [Sidenote: 1560. Venice.]
  34. Chapter 51: [Sidenote: 1563. Venice. J. Calepino.]
  35. Chapter 52: [Sidenote: 1563. Venice. J. Calepino.]
  36. Chapter 53: [Sidenote: 1564. Venice.]
  37. Chapter 55: [Sidenote: 1564. Venice. D. de Franceschi.]
  38. Chapter 57: [Sidenote: 1581. Lyon. J. Ostans.]
  39. Chapter 58: [Sidenote: 1567. Venice. J. Ostans.]
  40. Chapter 61: [Sidenote: Paris. 1584. D. de Sera.]
  41. Chapter 63: [Sidenote: Bologna. A. Parisini.]
  42. Chapter 64: [Sidenote: N. D.]
  43. Chapter 65: [Sidenote: 1587. Paris. 1st Edit. 1st Part. F. Vinciolo.]
  44. Chapter 66: [Sidenote: 1587. 2nd Ed. 1st Part. F. Vinciolo.]
  45. Chapter 67: [Sidenote: 1587. 3rd Edit. No. 1. Parts 1 and 2.]
  46. Chapter 68: [Sidenote: 2nd Part.]
  47. Chapter 69: [Sidenote: 1588. 3rd Edit. No. 3. Parts 1 and 2.]
  48. Chapter 70: [Sidenote: 1595. 3rd Edit. No. 4. Parts 1 and 2.]
  49. Chapter 71: [Sidenote: 1606. 3rd Edit. No 5. Parts 1 and 2.]
  50. Chapter 72: [Sidenote: 1589. 4th Edit. Turin. Parts 1 and 2.]
  51. Chapter 73: [Sidenote: 1591. London. Wolf.]
  52. Chapter 74: [Sidenote: 1591. Bologna. T. Pasini.]
  53. Chapter 75: [Sidenote: 1591. Venice. F. di Franceschi.]
  54. Chapter 76: [Sidenote: 1591. Venice. F. di Franceschi.]
  55. Chapter 77: [Sidenote: 1592. Venice. 1st Book. C. Vecellio.]
  56. Chapter 78: [Sidenote: 1594. Venice. C. Vecellio.]
  57. Chapter 79: [Sidenote: 1593. St. Gall. G. Strauben.]
  58. Chapter 84: [Sidenote: 1603. Siena. M. Florini.]
  59. Chapter 85: [Sidenote: 1597. Nuremberg. B. Laimoxen.]
  60. Chapter 86: [Sidenote: 1598. Montbéliard. J. Foillet.]
  61. Chapter 88: [Sidenote: 1599. Basle.]
  62. Chapter 89: [Sidenote: 1601. Paris.]
  63. Chapter 91: [Sidenote: 1604. Nuremberg. J. Sibmacher.]
  64. Chapter 92: [Sidenote: 1600. Venice. I. C. Parasole.]
  65. Chapter 95: [Sidenote: 1605. Frankfort on the Mayn. S. Latomus.]
  66. Chapter 96: [Sidenote: 1607. Frankfort on the Mayn. S. Latomus.]
  67. Chapter 97: [Sidenote: 1605. Paris. M. Mignerak.]
  68. Chapter 98: [Sidenote: 1613. Paris. F. Vinciolo.]
  69. Chapter 99: [Sidenote: 1616. Rome. E. C. Parasole.]
  70. Chapter 100: [Sidenote: 1600. Venice. I. C. Parasole.]
  71. Chapter 102: [Sidenote: 1618. Frankfort on the Mayn. D. Meyer.]
  72. Chapter 103: [Sidenote: 1619. Leipsic. A. Bretschneider.]
  73. Chapter 105: [Sidenote: 1620. Venice. Lugretia Romana.]
  74. Chapter 106: [Sidenote: 1625. Venice. Lugretia Romana.]
  75. Chapter 108: [Sidenote: 1623. Paris.]
  76. Chapter 110: [Sidenote: 1632. London.]
  77. Chapter 111: [Sidenote: 1640.]
  78. Chapter 112: [Sidenote: 1642 Pistoja. P. A. Fortunato.]
  79. Chapter 114
  80. Chapter 116: [Sidenote: 1722. Paris.]
  81. Chapter 117: [Sidenote: 1784. Nuremberg and Leipzig. Christoph Weigel.]
  82. Chapter 119: [Sidenote: N. D. Nuremberg. J. Chr. Weigel.]

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