The History of the Honiton Lace Industry - by H J Yallop
by H J Yallop
An extremely well researched and written, comprehensive history of lace and lace making in Devon written by the author after many years of interest and research. In 1974, he was appointed honorary curator of the Allhallows Museum in Honiton and his research led to the award of PhD by Exeter University.
This very thorough book is in two parts : Part 1 examines the course of the industry from its beginnings in the 16th Century, its many thriving years that followed and its later years of decline. Part 2 looks at the people that were involved - lace makers, designers, suppliers, distributors and retailers. The text is supported by over 100 photographs.
A must -have book for all who are interested in the history of Honiton lace
In excellent, essentially as-new condition. Previous owner's name on title page, Original supplier's label on front endpaper
ISBN 0 85989 379 0
Published by University of Exeter Press, 1992
352 pages - Bound glossy-covered softback. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper