Great historical anecdotes. First volume is collection of Rachel Schnelling's patterns from the '60's. II includes twenty old lace patterns - neither has charts. Contains history, photos and patterns. Patterns in text only.
Patterns are for some patterns, some lacy patterns, some patterns that include beads.
Taunton Press 1989. Some of them have lace patterns. Main drawback is that MWP doesn't like charts . . . A chapter on lace socks containing 7 beautiful designs. Beautiful color photos.