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Amazing lace

by Matthew Potter, Jacqui Hayes, Limerick City and County Council

Limerick laceLace and lace makingHistory

Lace was one of Limerick's most important industries and the city gave its name to a particular style of lace. Limerick lace earned a reputation for quality from its earliest days and this sustained the industry for over 150 years. Women played a central role in the industry as makers, wearers, designers, and purchasers of lace. This book traces the history of the Limerick Lace trade.

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Book data: Open Library