Boston Transcript p10 Ap 17 ’20 140w Cath World 111:554 Jl ’20 70w
“Mrs Whitin has been more concerned with ingenuity of expression than with Tennysonian polish of her verses.”
+ − Springf’d Republican p8 Mr 2 ’20 120w
WHITING, GERTRUDE. Lace guide for makers and collectors. il *$15 Dutton 746
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“While this is a book which few people would enjoy for leisure reading, it represents the work of years of careful study of a subject which is nearest and dearest to the author’s heart. The work was produced, with the cooperation of lace experts of the Metropolitan museum for the guidance of students, makers, collectors and classifiers of bobbin laces. The author explains in detail the general rules for making various laces. These rules are expanded to include all variations from the simple grounds to the most complex stitches of many patterns of laces.” (Springf’d Republican) “The book is profusely illustrated with plates giving key designs, with accompanying directions to show students of lace how certain meshes are woven, to aid those planning to produce lace, and to assist classifiers and collectors in identifying laces. The book also contains a bibliography and lace nomenclature in five languages.” (Nation)
“There is an increasing interest in lacemaking and lace collecting in this country, and Miss Whiting’s thorough technical knowledge as imparted in this book will do much to foster the movement.”
+ Nation 110:773 Je 5 ’20 280w
“The author has undertaken an arduous task, which she accomplishes with seeming ease. The explanations are made yet more valuable by the excellent photographs.”