At a recent sale I found a wonderful little book issued in 1922 by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. The book is an instruction paper (with Examination Questions) on Laces, Silks and Linens.
The booklet is a wonderful source of information on the subjects in the title and most of the information is relevant today. The booklet begins with remarks about lace and is followed by the types of lace available and their uses with photographic examples. Care of lace is also covered.
The next section covers silk from the production to selection. This is followed by linens and tables of linens available and their uses. These tables also state the width of the fabric and the cost.
I am enjoying flipping through the pages and reading some of them a little at a time. By the time I have read the book, I should be able to answer the examination questions at the back!
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