The Laces of Ipswich
The Art and Economics of an Early American Industry, 1750–1840
Marta Cotterell Raffel
University Press of New England
Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements ix
Introduction: The Making of an American Industry I
Tools of the Trade: From the Most Humble of Tools is Wrought a Thing of Exceptional Beauty 27
Ipswich Lace 50
The Lace Makers of Ipswich 90
A Matter of Class and Pride: A Tribute to Those Who Wore Ipswich Lace 113
Epilogue: To Never Be Forgotten 127
Appendixes
The Letters of Joseph Dana 133
Sources for Modern-Day Lace Makers 135
Patterns for Making Ipswich Lace 137
Glossary of Lace-Making Terms 151
Bibliography 155
|
