point d'Alençon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of point d'Alençon
1840–50; < French: Alençon stitch
Example Sentences
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He was a man who wickedly adorned his volumes with morocco bindings, while his wife ‘sighed in vain for some old point d’Alençon lace.’
From The Bibliotaph and Other People by Vincent, Leon H. (Leon Henry)
The ground-work is formed of Raleigh bars made with picots, and the loops of braid are filled in with twisted point d'Alençon bars.
From The Art of Modern Lace Making by The Butterick Publishing Co.
The sections of the flowers are filled with English or Venetian lace, and for the leaves, Brussels lace, English bars, or point d'Alençon may be used.
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
This cravat is worked in Sorrento wheels, point d'Alençon bars, and Sorrento edging.
From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
Her point d'Alençon must have spoiled ever so many French girls' eyes.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867 by Various
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