Reference Lace books
History, Identification,Care and Fashion Lace Books
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    Title ~ Author  ~ Catagory ~ Language~Publisher ~ Pub. date ~ ISBN ~ description
  1. 20th Century Linens and Lace-A Guide to I.D./Care/Prices by  Scofield & Zalamea  - reference , English , Schiffer , 1995 , ISBN 0-88740-826-5 Descrip: Full color referance
  2. 75 X Lace by  Wardle, Patricia  - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 90-400-9448-9  Descrip: The book shows 75 pieces of lace from the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam
  3. Antique lace patterns  by  Bradbury, Frances M.  - reference , English , Stemmer House  , 1985 , ISBN 880450703 Descrip: from The international design library
  4. Antique Lace: Identifying Lace Type? and Techniques by  Boomer, Heather and Voysey, Cynthia - reference , English , Schiffer , 2001 , ISBN 764313843 Descrip:
  5. ANTIQUE LACE: Identifying Lace Type? and techniques by  Toomer, Heather - reference , English ,  , 2001 , ISBN  Descrip: Beautiful book with useful information on bobbin-and needlepoint laces from the 16th century forward. Over 300 razor sharp photograph's many in full colour- show the technical details. Lot of historical explanation. hard bound
  6. Antique Laces of the American Collectors by  Morris and Hague - reference , English ,  , 1926 ,   Descrip: 137pp-30 black and white plates-extreamly valuable book
  7. Art and Craft of Old Lace, The by  Von Henneberg, F.A. - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  8. Art Of lacemaking in Belgium (booklet) by  Belgium Ministry of Foreign Affairs - reference , English  Museum of Costume and Lace , 1992 ,
  9. Art of Lacemaking in Hungary (The) by  Csernyánszky, Mária - reference , English ,  ,  ,   Descrip: Wonderful little book about lace in Hungary past and presant including Halas lace
  10. Art Trade or Mystery, lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire by  Rowley, Pat  - reference , English , The Lace Guild  , 2000 , ISBN 1 901372 08 1 Descrip:
  11. Basic Guide to Mounting Lace by  Butle,r Hillary - reference , English , H.Butler , none ,
  12. Basic Principles for the Cleaning of Lace & Linen by  Gwynne, Judith - reference , English , self pub. , 1991 ,
  13. Beauty of Lace, The by  Moe, Edith Monroe  - reference , English , Van Kouwenhoven , 1984 ,   Descrip: depicting and outling the hisory of lace with almost 200 close up photographs of antique vintage specimens
  14. Belgische Kant : 19e - 20e eeuw by  Risselin, M. - reference , Dutch , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  ,  ,
  15. Belgische Kant van de 16e tot de 18e eeuw  by  Risselin, M. - reference , Dutch , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  ,  ,
  16. Bobbin and Needlelaces: Identification & Care by  Earnshaw, Pat - reference , English , Robin & Russ , 1983 , ISBN 0-318-00814-9 Descrip: Batsford-1983-0 7134 4139 0---475 photos and 40 line illustrations comparing these two lace Lace Type? to others highlighting technical variations of stitches, coordinates, and picots.
  17. Bobbin Lace in Photographs by  Voysey, Cynthia - reference , English , Batsford , 1999 , ISBN 1-891656-10-4 Descrip: These detailed photos of lace collections are so stunning that many will be inspired to reproduce them. Presented here close-up are private collections and those at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter. Each piece is shown in chronological order- dated and named.
  18. Bobbin Laces of Karelian National Costumes  by  Hokkanen, Leena - reference , Eng./Fin. , Skriini , 1991 , ISBN 951-95385-2-6 Descrip: costumes maps- photos of unusual lace pillows and stands- antique laces shown- basic instructions for bobbin lace. Prickings and pics of laces on garments for 20 laces made with edge pins only or very very few interior supporting pins.  English and Finnish.
  19. Bucks. Cottage Workers Agency Catalogue, The by  Armstrong, H.H. - reference , English , Luton Museum & Art Gallery , 1988 ,   Descrip: Facsimile re-print of 1911 catalogue
  20. Cameos from a Lace Cupboard  by  Bigg-Withe, Ruthr - reference , English , National Libraries Co.  , 1936 ,   Descrip: 47 pages including photographic illustrations of a great variety of lace samples.The book is devoted to identifying and displaying examples from the history of British and continental European lace making.
  21. Camisoling,Collar and Panel Laces by  author? - reference , English ,  ,  ,   Descrip: Book of Lace Samples from the 1890- 1900's - over 900 lace samples
  22. Cassell Illustrated Dictionary of Lacemaking  by  Stillwell, Alexandra - reference , English , Cassell , 1996/7 , ISBN 0-304-34145-2 Descrip: over 2000 listings and 800 drawing in thisLace dictionary
  23. Catalogue des dentelles. Avant-propos de Hervé OURSEL. (Musée national de la renaissance. Château d'Ecouen.) by  Kraatz, Anne - reference , French , Paris , 1992 ,   Descrip: 295 described pages-190 numbers illustrations in black and colors
  24. Chats on Old Lace and Needlework by  Lowes, Mrs. - reference , English , Toronto, Bell and Cockburn ,  ,   Descrip: 386 pgs.many pics of museum laces and garments and portraits.  More pics than text.
  25. City of Lace  by  Lowe & Richards - reference , English , Nottingham Lace Centre  , 1982 , ISBN 950812609 Descrip:
  26. Collecting antique linens, lace and needlework by  Johnson, Frances - reference , English , Wallace-Homestead  , 1991 , ISBN 870696335 Descrip: Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-189) and index
  27. Colouring Diagrams by  Cockuyt, Vera - reference , English , self  pub. ,  ,   Descrip: Everything you wanted to know about coloring diagrams.
  28. Computer Lace Designing by  Haraga, Etsuko - reference , Jap +Eng. trans , Fukuoka , 2000 ,   Descrip: 30 pages  od designing lace patterns with the help of the computer
  29. De geschiedenis van Kant (the history of lace) by  Simeon, Margaret - reference , Flemish ,  ,  ,
  30. Dentelles by  Kraatz, Anne - reference , French , Adam Biro , 1988 ,   Descrip: 191 pages- illustrations in black and colors
  31. Dentelles  Belges du 16e au 18e siecle by  Risselin, M. - reference , French , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  , 1978 ,
  32. Dentelles Belges 19e-20e siecles by  Risselin, M. - reference , French , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  , 1978 ,
  33. Dentelles de Cogne  by  Boccassi-Varotto,Attilio - reference , French/Italian ,  ,  ,   Descrip: 'Nice book on Cogne lace history.  photos in color of Cogne pillows, bobbins, lace & equipment. 115 pages
  34. Dentelles de notre temps by  Michalides, Pavol - reference , French , Dessain et tolra Paris , 1978 , ISBN 2-249-27025-2  Descrip:
  35. Dentelles Italiennes aux Musees Royaux d'art et d'histoire,les by  Risselin, M. - reference , Dutch , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  , 1973 ,   Descrip: 132 pgs soft cover- excellent quality photos of amazing laces and portraits.  16th C onward.  bobbin and needle divided by areas of production. Text in Italian.  More pics than text.
  36. Dictionary of Lace by  Earnshaw, Pat - reference , English , Dover , 1999 , ISBN 0-486-40482-X Descrip: Origional  Shire - lst 1982-2nd ed.1984~0 85263 700 4 -no pictures
  37. Dictionary of Needlework(The)  by  Caulfeild and Saward - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  38. Downton Lace - History of Lacemaking in Salisbury by  Hartley & Parry - reference , English , Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum , 1991 , ISBN 0 947535 14 4 Descrip: A History of Lacemaking in the Salisbury and surrounding area
  39. Dutch Lace Schools 1850-1940 by  Wardle, Patricia - reference , Dutch/Eng ,  ,  ,
  40. Elizabethah Treasures - Hardwick Hall Textiles by  Levey, Santina - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  41. Encyclopedia of Needlework  by  de Dillmont, Thérèse - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  42. Encyclopedia of Victorian Needlework Vol 2 M-Z  by  Caulfeild. S.F.A. - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  43. Fabuleuses dentelles by  Montupet & Schoeller - reference , French , Robert Laffont , 1988 , ISBN 2-221 -05754-6   Descrip: The illustrations are glorious and very useful
  44. FACILES AU FUSEAU,LES by  Fouriscot, Mick and Stycznynski, C. - reference , French ,  ,  ,   Descrip: 44 pgs. 20x30cm HB 12 lovely flower patterns for dress decoration and ornaments
  45. Faden & Brief: Ein Zusammenspiel by  Wolter-Kampmann, Martina  - reference , German ,  ,  ,   Descrip: Everything you wanted to know about threads. In German.
  46. Fan and Lace ,The by  Melville, Beryl  - reference , English , Lochlea ications  , 1991 ,   Descrip: A 44 pg. book with many illustrations including a few in colour- all profits from sales were donated to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for  children.
  47. Finishing Touch- Lace Portraits at Frederiksborg by  Levey, Santina - reference , English ,  ,  ,   Descrip: Two and a half centuries of Danish history are covered- landowners- ministers- ic servants and their wives and daughters in their portraits at Frederiksborg. Black and white photographs and illustrations included.
  48. From Start to Finish - A Fresh Approach to Mounting Lace by  Dorsett, Joyce - reference , English ,  , 1999 , ISBN 0 9535335 0 6-A
  49. Gentle Needle Arts ,The by  Deutch, Yvonne (ed.)  - reference , English , Cavendish Ltd  , 1977 ,   Descrip: large format
  50. Gift van Mw.H.Curtiss-Kirstein by  Risselin, M. - reference , Flemish , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  ,  ,
  51. Graced by Lace : A Guide for Collectors of Antique Linen and Lace by  Bonito,Debra  - reference , English , Schiffer  , 2001 , ISBN 764312693 Descrip:
  52. Guia de les Puntes Catalunya by  author ? - reference , Spanish ,  ,  ,   Descrip: paperback 62.page guide of lace in Catalonia.
  53. Guide to Lace and Linens by  Kurella, Elizabeth M. - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 0-930625-89-7
  54. Het Lassen en Aannaaien van Kant (Joining and Ataching Lace)  by  Allis-Viddeleer, Louise - reference , Eng/Dutch ,  ,  ,
  55. Hints and Tips on Attaching and Mounting Lace  by  Hamer and Waller - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  56. Hispanic Lace and Lacemaking by  May, Florence Lewis  - reference , English , Hispanic Society America NY , 1939 ,   Descrip: This book is illustrated with over 400 pictures  of historical hand-made Hispanic Lace. It starts with different Lace Type? of Hispanic lace from veils- women's gowns to scarves and lace table clothes. This lace dates back to the fourteenth century to the early 1900's.
  57. Hispanics Notes and Monographs by  May, Florence Lewis  - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  58. History of Hand-Made Lace (A) by  Jackson, Mrs. F. Nevill - reference , English , Tower Books , 1971 , ISBN LC70136558 Descrip: reprint-Dealing with the origin of lace- the growth of the great lace centres- the mode of manufacture- the methods of distinguishing and the care of various kinds of lace. With supplementary information by Ernesto Jesurum.
  59. History of Honiton Lace Industry, The by  Yallop, Dr. H.J. - reference , English , Exeter U. Press , 1992 , ISBN 0-85989-379-0 Descrip: Dr. Yallop's thesis for his Doctorate degree
  60. History of Lace (The) by  Palliser, Mrs. Bury - reference , English , Dover , 1911/84 , ISBN 0-486-24742-2
  61. History of Lace (The) by  Simeon, Margaret - reference , English , Stainer & Bell Ltd ,  , ISBN 0-85249-445-9 Descrip: Margaret Simeon has been collecting lace and the illustrations that appear in this book are all pieces from her own collection chosen to show the gradual development of techniques and changes of style and design of lace from its beginings in the 16 th Century. Miss Simeon presents an informative and knowledgeable view of lace that appeals to both the specialist and the general reader. A glossary of technical terms is included and an appendix gives useful hints on where to buy and how to clean and repair and most importantly how to identify and date old lace.
  62. Identification od Lace (The) by  Earnshaw, Pat - reference , English , Shire , 1994 , ISBN 0-7478-0237-8 Descrip: Shire -1986-?5263 701 2 -Divided in chapters by creation method. Good close-up photos and brief descriptions on history and source.
  63. Illustrated Dictionary of Lace by  Gwynne, Judith - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  64. Illustrated Guide to Lace by  Reigate , Emily - reference , English , Antique Collectors Club England , 1986 , ISBN 1-85149-003-5 Descrip: This book offers the an incomparable collection of photos of lace from the great centers of lacemaking in Italy- France- Flanders- and England. Each example is placed in its geographical and historical context from the 17th century to the present day.
  65. In the Cause of English Lace by  Channer & Buck - reference , English , Ruth Bean , 1991 , ISBN 0-903585-26-X Descrip: Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the development of lacemaking in Europe during the 18th & 19th Century including industry and home craft
  66. International Lace Directory by  Spee, Van Den Kieboom,Coene - reference , English , Jophan Coeme   , 1994 ,   Descrip: Have you ever found a pattern you wanted to do- unfortunately that book isn't in English? Well this is a must for translating. Part 1& 2 has English- French- Dutch- Spanish- Italian- Portuguese.
  67. Introduction to Lace (An) by  Pond, Gabrielle - reference , English , Scribner , 1973 , ISBN 0-684-13830-1
  68. Irish flowerers, The by  Boyle, Elizabeth  - reference , English , Ulster Folk Museum , 1971 , ISBN 090258801X Descrip: history of the Irish embroidery and lace industries since 1600 describes the social conditions under which women and men in these industries worked
  69. Italian Lace Designs 243 Classic Examples  by  Ricci, Elisa - reference , English ,  ,  ,   Descrip: This splendid pictorial anthology presents a rich selection of laces selected from a rare and lavish work unrivaled in this coverage of 300 years of  Italian lace. Over 240 sharply  detailed  photographs depict an array of both  needle made and bobbin laces.
  70. Kant in Mode (Lace in fashion)from 1815/1914 by  Wardle& de Jong - reference , Dutch/Eng ,  ,  ,
  71. Kantlexicon/Lexique de Dentelle/Lace Lexicon/Spitzenlexikon  by  Coene,Johan - reference , Dutch/Fr/Eng/German , self pub. , 1992 ,   Descrip: There are 62 plates of lace(b/w) with information in Dutch- French- English and German. I quote "A totally new concept of one continuous alfahabetical classification".
  72. La Dentelle au Puy : des origines à nos jours  by  Arsac, Jean - reference , French , Le Puy-en-Velay   , 1975 ,   Descrip: Le Puy (Haute-Loire France)--Social life and customs.
  73. Lace by  Bath, Virginia Churchill - reference , English , Penguin , 1979 , ISBN 0-8092-8926-1 Descrip: One of the best lace books of the 70's, includes history and photos of Old and Contemporary lace
  74. Lace by  Bookking International - reference , English  Bookking International , 1995 ,   Descrip: ILLUSTRATIONS OF LACE PATTERNS FROM THE 16'TH TO 20'TH CENTURIES, 93 pages
  75. Lace by  Lewis, Fulvia - reference , English ,  ,  ,   Descrip: A fancy printed box containing a historic & descriptive book along with 45 individual folders. Each folder has 3 enormous detailed photos of an intricate and famous piece of lace. The first photo shows the entire garment- the 2nd is actual size- and the 3rd is a highly magnified close-up. Reading this book is equivalent to visiting several museums- viewing private collections- and consulting with experts.
  76. Lace by  Van Der Meulen-Nulle, L.W. - reference , english , Merlin Press , 1963 ,   Descrip: 79pp. 49 plates plus figures in the text. general impression of the design and technical finish of different kinds of lace
  77. Lace -  A History by  Levey, Santina - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 0-901286 Descrip: This book covers the period from the early sixteenth century to the First World War. Within each chapter the different Lace Type? of lace are dealt with one by one.  This is a book designed to appeal not only to lace collectors and lacemakers but also to many people working in related fields. Textile historians will find revealing parallels between the stylistic development of lace and of many other textile techniques.
  78. Lace  A Guide to Indentification of Old lace Lace Type? and Techniques by  Toomer, Heather - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 0-7134-5701-5
  79. Lace - Our Heritage by  Van Horrik - reference , English , Hornsby , 1982 ,   Descrip: COLLECTING LACE NEEDLEWORK
  80. Lace - Poetry of Fashion by  Veksler, Bella - reference , English , Schiffer , 1998 ,   Descrip: over 225 pictures and historical illustrations provide a valuable resource for fashion historians -profusely illustrated in color
  81. Lace and Bobbins by  Huetson, T.L. - reference , English , David & Charles , 1983 , ISBN 0 7153 8540 2 Descrip: history and collector's guide- 1st ed. 1973 ?98-01398-7
  82. Lace and Lace Making  by  Bullock, Alice-May - reference , English , Batsford , 1991 , ISBN 07134 2231 9 Descrip: bobbin history knotting lace lace making machine needlepoint tatting
  83. Lace and Lacemaking by  Powys, Marian - reference , English , Branford, charles T. , 1953 ,   Descrip: Wonderful reference including lace pedigrees
  84. Lace book (The) by  Caplin, Jessie F. - reference , English , MacMillan , 1932 ,
  85. Lace collection, The by  Risselin, M. - reference , english , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  , 1978 ,   Descrip: paperback lots of photos
  86. Lace Collection, The by  Risselin, M. - reference , Flemish , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  ,  ,
  87. Lace Dealer's Sample Book  by  Lutton Museum - reference , English ,  , 1998 , ISBN 0-907106-10-2
  88. Lace Heritage  by  Lowe & Richards - reference , English , Nottingham Lace Centre  , 1984 , ISBN 950812617 Descrip:
  89. Lace in Aristocratic & Royal Attire by  Lace&Costume Museum-Brussels - reference , English , Lace Guild, The ,  ,
  90. Lace in Fashion: From the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries by  Earnshaw, Pat - reference , English , Batsford , 1986 , ISBN 951389130 Descrip: The story of lace making has historically linked with contemporary social and economic conditions. This book looks at fashion laces as they reflect their era of creation- tracing the story of lace in fashion from its emergence to the present day.
  91. Lace Lexicon by  Coene, J. - reference , Dutch,Fr.,Eng, Ger ,  ,  ,
  92. Lace the Elegant Web by  Montupet & Schoeller - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 0-8109-3553-8 Descrip:
  93. Lace through the centuries, 1600-1920  by  Birmingham Museum of Art - reference , English , Birmingham Museum of Art , 1984 , ISBN 931394139 Descrip: lace from the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art- June7 -September 2 1984-Catalog of an exhibition
  94. Lace through the centuries,1600-1920 : lace from the collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art by  Birmingham Museum of Art - reference , English , Birmingham Museum of Art , 1984 , ISBN 931394139 Descrip:
  95. Lace Travels  by  Richards, Jack - reference , English , Nottingham Lace Centre  , 1994 , ISBN 950812633 Descrip:
  96. Lace, ancient and modern by  Beebe, Mrs. C.D.  - reference , English , Sharps ishing  , 1880 ,   Descrip: 256 p. illus. Comprising a history of its origin and manufacture,with instructions concerning the manner of making it.
  97. Lace: History and Fashion by  Kraatz, Anne - reference , English , Rizzoli , 1989 , ISBN 0-8478-1029-1 Descrip: Book contains 180 illustrations- 92 in color. It covers many aspects of the history of Lace- shows reproductions of paintings featuring lace and has appendices of techniques etc.
  98. Lacemakers by  Wasserman,Roseanne - reference , English , Gnosis Pr , 1992 , ISBN 922792526 Descrip: This book of poems consists of the voices of two lacemakers, Point and Pillow,speaking in a sort of counterpoint to one another. In these poems, lacemaking's infinite and arduous variety becomes a metaphor for the disciplines of love and writing. There's something here for the lacemaker to enjoy
  99. Lacemaking Centers of Europe -1 by  Cockuyt, Vera - reference , English , self  pub. ,  ,
  100. Lacemaking Centers of Europe- 2 by  Cockuyt, Vera - reference , English , self  pub. ,  ,
  101. Lacemaking Centers of Europe -3 by  Cockuyt, Vera - reference , English , self  pub. ,  ,
  102. Lady Evelyn's Needlework Collection by  Digges,Fehd,Lawson &Vogt - reference , English , Embroidery Research Press , 1988 , ISBN 0-92933-00-2
  103. LE SECRET DE DENTELLES / SECRET OF LACES  (vol. 1) by  Fouriscot, Mick - reference , French ,  ,  ,   Descrip: How to recognize:Filet. Point coupé. Buratto. Macramé. Tule.126 pages
  104. Legacy of Lace - Identifying,Collecting,and Preserving American Lace by  Warnick and Nilsson - reference , English , Crown , 1988 , ISBN 0-517-56899-3 Descrip: Chapters include -history, Looping, Knoting,Crossing,Needlework,Machine made, Preservation
  105. Les dentelles étrangères  by  Risselin, M. - reference , Dutch , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  ,  ,
  106. L'Europe en Dentelles (in French)-Massin Editeur by  Dedeyan,Rita Carole  - Reference , English ,  , 1989 , ISBN 2 70 72 0143 X
  107. Linens and Lace by  Foley, Tricia - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 517576805
  108. Modern Bobbin Lace in the collection by  Hispanic Soieity of America - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  109. Mounting and Using Lace  by  Withers, Jean - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN
  110. MUSEE RETROSPECTIF DE LA CLASSE 84 DENTELLES by  Lefébure, M.E. - reference , French ,  ,  ,   Descrip: A l"Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900 a Paris. "38p. plus index.
  111. Museums; Galleries & Stately Homes with Lace Collections 2nd ed by  Leader, Jean ed. - reference , English , The Lace Guild , 1988 , ISBN 1 901  372 02 2 Descrip: lst ed. 1994
  112. Old Handmade Lace with a Dictionary of Lace by  Jackson, Mrs. F. Nevill - reference , English , Dover , 1987 , ISBN 0-486-25309-0
  113. Old Lace, A Handbook for Lace Collectors by  Jourdain, Margaret - reference , English , Gale  , 1908/1981 , ISBN 0-8103-4310-x Descrip: 6 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches. 121 pages -An Account of the Different Styles of Lace-Their History, Characteristics & Manufacture. With163 Examples on Ninety-Five Plates From Photographs
  114. Old Linens and Lace by  Dolan, Maryanne - reference , English , Books americana , 1989 , ISBN 0-89689-072-4 Descrip: identification and value guide
  115. Old world lace; by  Blum, Clara M. - reference , English , Dutton , 1920 ,   Descrip: 85 pages, A guide for the lace lover
  116. Old-Time Tools & Toys of Needlework by  Whiting, Gertrude - reference , English , Dover , 1971 , ISBN 0-486-22517-8 Descrip: reprint of 1928 edtion. Wonderful, fun information and poetry about lace and embroidery tools.
  117. Ornaments; lace, fans, gloves, walking-sticks, parasols, jewelry, and trinkets by  boehn, Mav von - reference , English , B. Blom  , 1970 ,   Descrip: 273 p. 257 illus. Reprint of the 1929 ed. ished under title: Modes & manners: ornaments.
  118. Pictorial Archive of Lace Designs by  Grafton, Carol Belanger - reference , english , Dover , 1989 , ISBN 0 486 26112 3 Descrip: Pictorial Archive of Lace Designs; 325 Historic Examples.  isher's note in English otherwise no text not even attribution of sources.  Black and white photos of different laces representing laces of different periods and techniques.  Good as a source of inspiration for new designs but not as a serious reference book.
  119. piété en dentelles, La by  TAVENEAUX EVELYNE - reference , French ,  , 1992 ,   Descrip: pictures and stories of lacmakers of 1830-1910
  120. Pillow Lace and Bobbins by  Hopewell, Jeffery - reference , English , Shire pib. , 1985 , ISBN 0-85263-659-8 Descrip: 3rd edition----1st in 1975 - new enlarged edition ?0-0 7478 0400
  121. Point Lace or Renaissance Lace or Dentelle de Luxeuill  by  no author - reference , English , Berlin ,  ,   Descrip: 16pp + large folding plate and 6pp. illustrated ads
  122. Pragt & Poesi-Kniplinger gennem 400 ar (Pomp & Poetry-Lace through 400 years) by  Danske Kunstindustrimuseum - reference , Danish/English , Rhodos , 1991 , ISBN 87-87075-741 Descrip: wonderful history of Lace in Denmark
  123. Queen Victoria's Wedding Dress & Lace by  Staniland & Levy - reference , English ,  , 1983 ,
  124. Qu'est-ce qu'une dentelle  by  Risselin, M. - reference , french , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  , 1978 ,
  125. Romance of Lace, The by  Jones, Mary Eirwen - reference , English , Spring-  , 1951 ,   Descrip: reprinted by Staples Printers (date unknown)
  126. Romance of Real Lace(The)  by  Graham, Jane - reference , English ,  ,  ,
  127. Romance of the Lace Pillow by  Wright, Thomas - reference , English ,  ,  , ISBN 0-903585-12-X Descrip: The bible for lacemakers interested in the history of the East Midlands industry
  128. SECRET DES DENTELLES II (SECRET OF LACE II,LE  by  Fouriscot, Mick - reference , Eng./Fr ,  , 2001 ,   Descrip: How to recognize Reticella- Punto in Aria- Venice stitch- Bologna stitch-Burano stitch. 126 pgs 15x21 cm PB text in French and English
  129. Secrets of Real Lace by  Kurella, Elizabeth M. - reference , English , The Lace Merchant , 1994 , ISBN 0-9642871-0-2
  130. Spee, van den Kieboom and Coene by  International Lace Dictionary - reference , Multi Languages ,  ,  ,
  131. Story of Lace and Embroidery by  Schwab, David E. - reference , English , Fairchild , 1951 ,
  132. Story of Nottingham Lace, The by  Black & Eaton - reference , English , The Lace Hall , 1988 , ISBN 1-901-
  133. THE ART & CRAFT OF OLD LACE by  Henneberg, F. - reference , English ,  , 1931 ,   Descrip: 180pp folio
  134. Thomas Lester, His Lace & the East Midlands Industry by  Buck, Anne - reference , English , Ruth Bean , 1981 , ISBN 0-903585-09-X Descrip: 108pp. 54 illus
  135. THREAD & PRICKING: A PARTNERSHIP   by  Wolter-Kampmann, Martina  - reference , English ,  ,  ,   Descrip: Translation from the German book "Faden und Brief" Detailed comparising of many brands of threads and thickness.
  136. Threads of Lace: From Source to Sink by  Earnshaw, Pat - reference , English , Gorse 1992 , 1989 , ISBN 0-9513891-1-4
  137. Valuable Old Lace and Lacy Linens, A pocket guide by  Kurella, Elizabeth M. - reference , English , The Lace Merchant , 1996 , ISBN 0-9642871-1-0
  138. Victorian Lace by  Wardle, Patricia - reference , English ,  Ruth Bean or Druk , 1992 , ISBN 0-903585-13-8
  139. Vintage White Linens- A to Z by  Manchester, Marsha - reference , English , Schiffer , 1997 , ISBN 0-7643-0363-5 Descrip: Linens and Lace collectors Book
  140. Wat is Kant? by  Risselin, M. - reference , Flemish , Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire  ,  ,
  141. Wegwijs in kant by  Geers/ Vermeulen - reference , Dutch/Fr/Ger/Eng , Kantcentrum , 1983 ,