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Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire - Pat Rowley

17/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Lace Guild; 1st Edition (1 Jan. 2000)​
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1901372081
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1901372083
Art, Trade or Mystery, Lace and Lacemaking in Northamptonshire by Pat Rowley
​There are three counties that are at the heart of the East Midlands lacemaking industry.  Two have lace styles named after them; Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire.  The third sometimes gets forgotten and is Northamptonshire.

Pat Rowley wrote this book to coincide with the exhibition held in 1999 of the same name.  In it, she looks at the influential people involved in the industry, such as the dealers and the Midland's Lace Association and it's effect on the lacemakers who lived there.
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What works well?
  • Whilst not a pattern book, there are a few redrafted Northamptonshire patterns included in the book
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print but appears occasionally in second hand sales.
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El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica -Marina Regueiro

16/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ raices
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 848611571X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8486115715
El encaje de Hinojosa Historia y tecnica by Marina Regueiro
Hinojosa Lace - History & Technique
Simply put, this is the definitive book on Hinojosa lace.
  1. The first part of the book is a history of the lace, illustrated with colour photographs and makes great reading.
  2. ​The second part covers the techniques of Hinojosa lace and the different braids / tapes.
  3. The final part of the book is dedicated to patterns that grow through increasing complexity.
What works well?
  • This booklet illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams and photos
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is out of print.  If you are interested in braid / tape based laces then it worth the investment should you find a copy.
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The Lace Samples from Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1789-1790 - Karen H Thompson

16/7/2022

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Preserved in the Library of Congress are 22 black silk bobbin lace samples, deep amongst the paper of Alexander Hamilton.  What makes these pieces so unique is that their provenance is not just known but documented.  We know where and when they were made and they offer a unique insight into the lives of the women lacemakers of that period.

This book is both a history of Ipswich lace and a source of patterns.  The photos in the historical section work well to illustrate and add depth to the history.
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Thompson; 1st edition (25 May 2017)
  • ​Paperback ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0999038508
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999038505
The Lace Samples from Ipswich, Massachusetts, 1789-1790 by Karen H Thompson
Subtitled History, Patterns, and Working Diagrams for 22 Lace Samples Preserved at the Library of Congress

Karen H Tompson is a name most US lacemakers and many world-wide know as a great teacher.  This book is a wonderful testament to her knowledge and ability to recreate these 22 pieces of late 18th century American lace and save them for future generations.
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What works well?
  • For each design, Karen includes a photo of the original piece, the worked reproduction, a colour working diagram and the pricking.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is in print.
Find out more about Ipswich Lace from the Maine Historical Society 
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Bobbin Lace in Photographs - Cynthia Voysey

15/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Batsford Ltd; 1st.ed. edition (25 Sept. 1986)
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0713453311
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0713453317
Bobbin Lace in Photographs by Cynthia Voysey
This book was the culmination of Cynthia's love of bobbin lace and photography.

The pictures are of excellent quality and show bobbin lace through the narrative of images.  The photos are arranged in chronological order of the lace development.

If you are looking for more of a commentary or written history then I would recommend The History of Lace by Margaret Simeon.
What works well?
  • This book illustrated throughout with high quality black and white photographs 
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This is a visual guide to lace with no commentary, only short sentences detailing the type of lace and period.
  • This book is out of print, but is often available second hand.
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​The Lace Makers' Society : A study of trade unionism in the British Lace industry, 1760 - 1960 - Norman H Cuthbert

11/7/2022

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 1960​
​The Lace Makers' Society : A study of trade unionism in the British Lace industry, 1760 - 1960 by Norman H Cuthbert
The machine lace industry in Nottingham was founded in 1760.  This book, written for the Society of Operative Lace Makers & Auxiliary Workers, Amalgamated, in 1960 gives a comprehensive history of the industry and the work of the trade union.

​Written at time when the industry was thriving, it offers information about not just the Nottingham lace industry but also the whole of the UK.
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What works well?
  • Whilst not fully illustrated, it does have a few black and white plates showing different machines.
Anything that we need to take into consideration?
  • This book is focused on the machine lace trade and is not about bobbin history.
  • This book was a single publication in 1960 and is out of print.  Copies can be found on second hand websites.
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