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1034, to have derived a great part of their laces from the Isle deFrance, while the French, on their part, preferred those ofFlanders. 17 That the lace trade was considered worth protectingis evident by the tariff of 1667; the import duty of twenty-fivereals per pound on lace was augmented to two hundred and fifty.Much point was introduced into Spain at this time, by way oiAntwerp to Cadiz, under the name of “ puntos de mosquito e detransillas.”

Madame (les Ursins, 1707, in a letter to Madame de Maintenon,ordering the layette of the Queen of Spain from Paris, writes, “ IfI were not afraid of offending those concerned in the purchase, in

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my avarice for the King of Spain’s money, I would beg them tosend a low-priced lace for the linen.”

This gold point d’Espagne was much fabricated for homeconsumption. The oldest banner of the Inquisition—that ofValladolid—is described as bordered with real point d’Espagne,of a curious Gothic (geometric) design. At the autos-da-fe, thegrandees ot Spain and officers of the holy office marchedattired in cloaks, with black and white crosses, edged with thisgold lace. Silver point d’Espagne was also worn on the uniformof the Maestranza, a body of nobility formed into an order ofchivalry at Seville, Honda, Valencia, and Granada. Even thesaints were rigged out, especially St. Anthony, at Valencia, whoselaced costume, periwig, and ruffles are described as “ glorious.”

Marquis de lu G uuiberdiere, 1034, “ Nouveau Kegluueut general de8Finances,” &c.