EMBROIDERY AND LACE: THEIR MANUFACTURE AND HISTORY FROM THE REMOTEST ANTIQUITY TO THE PRESENT DAY. A HANDBOOK FOR AMATEURS, COLLECTORS, AND GENERAL READERS. Originally published in 1888. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. PREFACE: THIS book has been compiled with the view of supplying a link which has been missing in the history of embroidery. We have adopted the classification of needlepoint laces, and those made on the pillow with bobbins; a classification which is of primary importance, and has not been effectually established by writers who have preceded us. This will help readers to detect different makes of laces most diverse in appearance, and it will guard them from confusing one class with the other. Lace is the most po