Traite de la Dentelle Irlandaise (Irish Lace Patterns) - 1870
More info from perplexityCurated by TMP, KS7/16/24 (updated 11/25/25)"Traité de la Dentelle Irlandaise," published by François Ebhardt in the 1870s, is a treatise on Irish lace-making techniques. This work likely served as a comprehensive guide to the art and craft of Irish lace, covering various types of Irish lace such as Irish crochet and Irish Guipure. It would typically include patterns and motifs characteristic of Irish lace, detailed instructions, information about the tools and materials used, and possibly the historical and cultural significance of the craft. The publication date corresponds with a period of heightened interest in documenting lace-making traditions across Europe. François Ebhardt's edition fits within this context of preserving and promoting the traditional Irish lace-making craft through detailed instructional texts and visual patterns.Additionally, François Ebhardt is noted for publishing other lace-related works around that time, including on lace from other regions, which points to his broader involvement in documenting lace craftsmanship, including the Irish tradition.Source: Perplexity.ai--G. Lykeywords: lacehist
