Publisher's Synopsis
Selections From Point Lace And Diamonds is a book written by George Augustus Baker and published in 1894. The book is a collection of essays and articles on the art of lace-making and diamond-cutting. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history, techniques, and styles of these two crafts, and includes detailed instructions and patterns for creating various lace designs and diamond shapes. The book is aimed at both beginners and experienced practitioners, and is illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs. It also includes a glossary of technical terms and a bibliography of further reading. Overall, Selections From Point Lace And Diamonds is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of lace-making and diamond-cutting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
