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Chapter 11 THE PILLOW LACES OF FRANCE

Valenciennes, "Vraie" and "Fausse"-Lille-Chantilly-Blonde-Caen and Brittany.

Valenciennes.

Valenciennes was formerly part of Flanders, being in the province of Hainault. It became a French town in 1668 by treaty. Being a Flemish town, the lace made there was purely Pillow lace, and in fineness of thread and beauty of design it rivalled in its

            
            

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