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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937
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* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: 'Torchon Lace', Encyclopedia Britannica online at http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9072927/Torchon-lace (accessed Mar. 10, 2007)
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: 'Torchon Lace', Encyclopedia Britannica online at http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9072927/Torchon-lace (accessed Mar. 10, 2007)
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 07:21, 24 July 2013

Description

An inexpensive, coarse bobbin lace. Torchon lace is characterized by loosely woven, simple geometric patterns. It was typically made by peasants in many European countries. Torchon lace was used to make doilies, edge household linens, and to trim muslin garments.

Synonyms and Related Terms

beggar's lace

Comparisons

Common Types of Lace

Common Types of Lace


Authority

  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937

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