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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… prevailed, but it is on the decline; and the making of lace, which was also carried on extensively, has given place …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… extensive establishments for the manufacture of worsted lace and gimp; and a brewery. A great quantity of land is in …
Survey of London
… that 'A few seacaptains still lived comfortably behind lace curtains in Newby Place, fine old fellows'. 161 The …
Survey of London
… in Holborn, A Scarlet Cloak trimm'd with Gold, and Gold Lace Button-Holes, with a Green Velvet Cape. If the Coachman, …
A History of the County of York East Riding
… and their successors the Scrutons. 51 The making of bone-lace, which was fostered in the last years of the 17th … Charles Pelham of Brocklesby (Lines.) did, however, send lace to be mended at Beverley in 1748. 53 The considerable …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… The female inhabitants are employed in making pillow-lace; and the town is noted for excellent malt-liquor. The …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… and Margaret S. Marriage (1987), Pillow or Bobbin Lace: Technique, Patterns, History, Diver Publications, New … Originally published as Mincoff, Elizabeth (1907), Pillow Lace: a Practical Hand-book, Dutton, New York Mitchell (1989) …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… term was probably used sometimes elliptically for BILIMENT LACE. OED earliest date of use: c1530 See also BILIMENT LACE. Sources: Inventories (early). Biliment lace [billyme't lace; billim't lace; billiment lace; …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… earthenware; there are also several tan-yards, and a small lace-manufactory. Culm and black mineral paint are found in …