Yale Center for British Art

Title:
Lace sample book.
Published / Created:
Nottingham, England, between 1920 and [1940?]
Physical Description:
1 volume (78 pages, with additional blank pages at end) : approximately 450 lace samples ; 51 x 32 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
With printed label (on the front paste-down) of Priestley & Swann, Stoney St., Nottingham. "In reordering this book please quote no. 5096." The firm of Priestly & Swann was active from ca. 1895 until well into the 20th century.
Subject Terms:
Lace and lace making -- Great Britain. | Lace industry -- Great Britain. | Dresses -- Great Britain. | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Clothing trade -- Great Britain. | Textile fabrics -- Specimens. | Textile fabrics -- Sample books.
Form/Genre:
Sample books. | Textile materials. | Lace (needlework) | Machine lace. | Chemical lace.
Contributors:
Priestley & Swann.