point lace
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of point lace
First recorded in 1655–65
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The bride," they read, "wore a gown of white satin trimmed with old rose point lace and cut with a court train.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Shouldn’t wonder if she drove six white horses, ate off gold plate, and wore diamonds and point lace every day. Teddy thinks nothing too good for her,” returned Jo with infinite satisfaction.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
From a small explosion of tulle between her ears, a train of point lace fully six inches long flowed down behind her.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
A particular use is for the narrow bands, bordered with open work, used in making point lace.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
Lady Hampton herself looked very imposing in her handsome dress of black velvet and point lace, with diamond ornaments.
From Love Works Wonders A Novel by Brame, Charlotte M.
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