The household linens and lace presented are the collectible styles made in Europe and North America during the 20th century, including Appenzell, Battenberg, needle, bobbin, chemical and machine laces, crochet, cutwork, embroidery, damask, net darning, tatting and drawnwork. Beautiful color photographs depict the linens, from full room settings down to minute details of the stitches, and origin and quality and care are discussed.