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My understanding is that Bedfordshire grew from the fabrics and styles of
dress changing. Fabrics became heavier and more elaborate, and Bucks Point
simply didn't go with it, so the lace designers took inspiration from some
of the continental guipure laces, which were heavier and more in keeping
with the fashion styles. It was also an attempt to make a lace that
machines could not copy. Except for the very elaborate Beds designers, such
as Sargent and Lester, machines very soon caught up!
