Legacy of Lace: Identifying, Collecting, and Preserving American LaceReaders are given all the information needed to identify the common forms of American lace that they may find in Grandmother's attic, at an auction, at a flea market, or in an antiques shop. Here are tips on starting an exciting collection and suggestions for preserving, storing, displaying, and using lace. 300 photos. |
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