Books we have found very useful, and we're sure you will, too.

• Bonneville, Francoise de. The Book of Fine Linen. Paris: Flammarion. 1994.
• Dilmont, Therese de. Encyclopedie des Ouvrages de Dames (also exists in English). Originally published 1898.
• Earnshaw, Pat. The Identification of Lace. Shire Publications, 1986
• Earnshaw, Pat. A Dictionary of Lace. Dover Publications, 1984
• Furhmann, Brigita. Bobbin Lace. Dover Publications, 1976
• Irvine, Chippy. Elegant Linens. Bulfinch Press. 1998
• Johnson, Frances. Collecting Antique Linens, Lace & Needlework. Krause Publications, 1991
• Kurella, Elizabeth. The Secrets of Real Lace. The Lace Merchant, 1994.
• Kurella, Elizabeth. The Complete Guide to Vintage Textiles. Krause Publications, 1999
• Kurella, Elizabeth. Guide to Lace and Linens. Antique Trader Books (Landmark Specialty Publications). 1998
• Manchester, Masha. Vintage White Linens. Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 1997