An illustrated history of Honiton lace. The authors analyze over 60 photographs of the Royal Honiton Lace Collection, many in close-up, taken exclusively for this book. These include Queen Victoria's wedding flounce and monogrammed silk bags, The Royal Christening Robe and other creations. Elsie Luxton is the author of The Technique of Honiton Lace, Honiton Lace Patterns and Honiton Lace: The Visual Approach, all published by Batsford. She has exhibited her work throughout Britain and Europe.