- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Bks Amer (Oct 2 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0896890724
- ISBN-13: 978-0896890725
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.5 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Tops the collectors' list as the best identification and value guide for hand-stitched artwork of the past century. Tablecloths, doilies, collars, napkins, towels, and more are spread out for simple identification, authentication, and pricing. Includes crochet.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
old lace and linens including crochet,
By A Customer
This review is from: Old Lace and Linens Including Crochet: An Identification and Value Guide (Paperback)
I MUST AGREE WITH THE FIRST TWO REVIEWS 100%. BUT I BOUGHT IT ANYWAY, TO ADD TO MY MANY OTHER BOOKS. THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT WAS THE PHOTOS. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO SKIM OVER IT AND ADD IT TO A COLLECTION THEY MAY HAVE.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Small and thus easy to carry for a ready reference.,
By Carole A. Ling (caling@penn.com) (Indiana, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Old Lace and Linens Including Crochet: An Identification and Value Guide (Paperback)
That the author loves linens is obvious from her narratives. There are some tips on care and history that are worthwhile. Many of the identifications are misleading, and the prices quoted are most frequently inaccurate. The descriptions, although vague, may be a useful starting point for the novice or casual collector, I would not refer this to anyone as a definitive work, but it is useful as an entry level reference.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bevy of examples covering many styles but inaccurate prices.,
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This review is from: Old Lace and Linens Including Crochet: An Identification and Value Guide (Paperback)
First 28 pages are well-written, lyrical descriptions but not terribly historically informative. While there is an extremely wide range of items shown, many photos are reproductions which lose much in the process.Identification of types is very spotty with even the obvious (hardanger and filet) listed only as drawn work or 'beautifully crocheted corners'. Dating of items seemed fairly accurate but pricing was "not of this earth". Most dollar amounts could easily be halved and one collar on page 43 listed at $55-60 I purchased for $8 from a knowledgable dealer. This book is useful as an addendum to the library of a serious collector. It is however, of little value to the novice or student because it lacks identifying criteria and the pictures are not high enough quality to decipher detail.
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