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The Art of Bobbin Lace. By Louisa A. Tebbs. (Chapman

and Hall. 5s.)-Miss Tebbs tells us in the introduction to this book that it "is intended as a practical help and instructor not only to those taking up Bobbin Lace as an accomplishment, but also to those desiring to adopt it as a profession." Her description of the art of pillow-lace making takes the reader from the winding of the bobbins, through various more or less complicated stitches, to the making of exquisite flounces and collars. The illustra- tions, as well as the text, are beautifully clear, and the book is one that we can recommend to all lovers of lace. The pages at the end of the book on repairing and cleaning will be of consider- able interest to owners of valuable old lace.