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Splendor. Le Pompe. New Work

Splendor / Le Pompe, New Work. I n which are found patterns for various & different kinds for making [lace] tapes, ribbons of gold, silk, thread, and other materials. Where elegant and skilled women will be able to create all types of works; various edgings, cuffs, collars, sleeve inserts, and many pleasing items. Le Pompe, opera nova nella quale si retrovano varie, & diversi sorti di mostre , per poter far cordelle ouer bindelle, d'oro, di seta, di filo, overo di altra cosa. Dove le belle et virtuose donne potranno fare ogni sorte di lavoro... M. D. LIX [Venezia, héritiers de Melchiorre Sessa]. It is a landmark in bobbin lace pattern books as it is one of the earliest ones currently known. In addition, most of the earlier needlecraft pattern books focus on embroidery, making this book one of the earliest in the more general lace pattern book genre. This version of Le Pompe, Opera Nova has been modified from the original and is copyright by James G. Collins & Associates. A copy is provided here for individual personal use only. The original, in public domain, is available online from the Bibliothèque nationale de France ( https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b8622058x ). Series: E

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