Dentelle. Set of 5 sheet on lace production. Engravings by Robert Benard (Paris 1734 – after 1777, recte rather c. 1786). (1786.) 24.5 x 18.5 cm.
Typographic watermark. – From the quarto edition of the encyclopedia by Diderot and d’Alembert. – Beside one plate with interior and tools representation including illustration of grips of the hand 3 plates with 12 embroidery-pattern as well as a plate with 6 phases of yarn knitting. – On the left trimmed within the here very wide platemark. – Instructive special set.
Offer no. 8,197 / EUR 101. (c. US$ 138.) + shipping
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