Lace Sample Book - "Beautiful Laces 'B.B.' and Hand Made Laces shown side by side"

NCMG 2017-160

An advertising card which compares cotton handmade bobbin lace and Leavers machine-made lace to show the superiority of machine-made laces. Made by Birkin & Co., lace manufacturers of Nottingham who were particularly proud of the durability of their laces after washing.

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