Thomas Lester, his lace and the East Midlands Industry 1820 - 1905
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Thomas Lester, his lace and the East Midlands Industry 1820 - 1905 by Anne Buck
The nineteenth century saw a sad decline in the fortunes of the English hand-made lace industry yet in the East Midlands the period also witnessed some of its most interesting and remarkable designs. A key figure in this achievement was the Bedford lace merchant Thomas Lester. This book sets his designs and the development of his family business against the fashions of the period, the conditions in the industry and of its workers, and the relentless competition from machine made lace.
'.Miss Buck has brought to bear on her subject both a practical knowledge of lacemaking and a deep knowledge of the East Midlands lace industry.' Santina Levey in Costume, No 16.
Anne Buck OBE is an international authority on English costume. As Keeper of the Gallery of English Costume at Platt Hall, Manchester, she built up a world-renowned collection. She is the author of several books and articles on costume and dress and has lectured widely on the subject.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780903585095 |
| ISBN 10 | 090358509X |
| Title | Thomas Lester, his lace and the East Midlands Industry 1820 - 1905 |
| Author | Anne Buck |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ruth Bean Publishers |
| Year published | 2012-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 108 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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