• Acknowledgements ix
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• Introduction: The Making of an American Industry I
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• Tools of the Trade: From the Most Humble of Tools is Wrought a Thing of Exceptional Beauty 27
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• Ipswich Lace 50
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• The Lace Makers of Ipswich 90
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• A Matter of Class and Pride: A Tribute to Those Who Wore Ipswich Lace 113
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• Epilogue: To Never Be Forgotten 127
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• Appendixes
• The Letters of Joseph Dana 133
• Sources for Modern-Day Lace Makers 135
• Patterns for Making Ipswich Lace 137
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• Glossary of Lace-Making Terms 151
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• Bibliography 155
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