Nottingham Lace Sample Ledgers, dating from May 1933
Each sample has handwritten notes including the date, whom it was draughted by, and quantities used, each page is divided into four, including coloured and decorative lace for veiling, lace mounts, trims and fancy nets, 23cm by 35cm by 7cm
76 double sided pages, 482 samples approximately 26% are missing
In a fabric mounted ledger with brown leather spine impressed Pattern Book 13501-14100
Another '14018-14518', dating from September 1935
Enclosing 53 double sided pages, 11 blank pages, 334 samples and approximately 31% missing
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Another '14519-15118', dating from May 1937
Enclosing 75 double sided pages, 511 samples with approximately 14% missing
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English Machine Lace Sample Book, early 20th century
Each sample is individually numbered, it includes designs for veils, hat crowns, embroidered lace, baby veils, pleats, nets, in black, cream, nude, blue, purple, green and plum
28cm by 44cm by 9cm
149 double sided pages, approximately 1,800 samples, in a variety of sizes, 30% missing
In a black and green leather-bound ledger (front board missing)
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