Whatever may be the result of further inquiries concerning the tradition of Pope Boniface having worn this alb, and therefore establishing its date as being late thirteenth century, I hope that you will retain it as an illustration in your book.
Whilst the majority of your photographs are from generally well-known varieties of lace, those from the earlier drawn thread-works and darning upon different makes of square mesh, net, or grounds of radiating, intertwisted threads, are particularly interesting—and the entire series, accompanied by your descriptions, forms a most valuable encyclopædia of designs and textures to be seen in laces and cognate fabrics.
Believe me to be,
Yours very truly,
Alan S. Cole.
[CONTENTS]
| PAGE | |
| [PREFACE] BY MR. A. COLE | v |
| [INTRODUCTION] | 3 |
| [GLOSSARY] | 9 |
| [NEEDLEPOINT LACE] | 21 |
| [BOBBIN-MADE LACE] | 43 |
| [INDEX] | 55 |