It must be admitted that our Valenciennes is a quiet, nay!. From Wordnik.com. [Imaginary Portraits] Reference
The drawling voice of a weary old campaigner is wonderfully rendered in the stanza of "Valenciennes". From Wordnik.com. [Some Diversions of a Man of Letters] Reference
Jehan or Jean Froissart was a native of Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [Classic French Course in English] Reference
General Biron, which was to advance from Valenciennes upon Mons. From Wordnik.com. [Calvert of Strathore] Reference
It should not be supplemented by Breton or imitation Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [Manners and Social Usages] Reference
Valenciennes was formerly part of Flanders, being in the province of. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
Valenciennes was once the centre of the lace manufactories of France. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844] Reference
There are two kinds of Valenciennes lace, known as "Vraie" and "Fausse.". From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
Valenciennes and Mechlin were the varieties of laces principally copied. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
Valenciennes, whither they were soon followed by the troops of the line. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
In the meantime part of the army of Pichegru invested Valenciennes, Condé. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
Valenciennes, that fortified city having been taken by the united arms of Austria and England. From Wordnik.com. [La Vend�e] Reference
An exhibition of indisputable works by the old painters is now open at Valenciennes, in France. From Wordnik.com. [International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850] Reference
Lamarche was allowed to retire and occupy another fortified camp between Valenciennes and Bouehain. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
At the breaking out of the war he was at Valenciennes, and served under Marshals de Rochambeau and de. From Wordnik.com. [The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876] Reference
The scallops are filled alternately with English lace, worked with Valenciennes, No. 240, and rows of. From Wordnik.com. [The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc.] Reference
Brussels, Amiens, Valenciennes, and other towns of interest within reach, but this luxury did not last long. From Wordnik.com. [The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion] Reference
India muslin, trimmed with Valenciennes, and a narrow scarlet ribbon encircled her throat like a line of blood. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Villers-Pol, a little country village about ten miles west of Bavai and eight miles south-east of Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [Adventures of a Despatch Rider] Reference
PARIS (AP) – Defending champion Marseille dropped to 0-2 in the French league, losing 3-2 loss at Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [Didier Drogba Hat Trick VIDEO: Chelsea Star Dominates] Reference
Douai, Valenciennes, and Arras, who were driven away from their northern homes by the menace of approaching Uhlans. From Wordnik.com. [The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915] Reference
Europe had never seen so complete or so powerful an army as that which was now assembled within sight of Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844] Reference
She wore a white muslin frock, but the muslin disappeared under a complete avalanche of little flounces of Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Valenciennes being much closer and thicker in the plait, and having four threads on each side of its diamond-shaped mesh. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
The earliest Valenciennes laces show a closer design than that made later, which, by the way, many connoisseurs much prefer. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
Although very much like Valenciennes and Mechlin, the laces were much coarser both in thread and design than their prototypes. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
The "Vraie Valenciennes" was practically indestructible, earning the nickname of the "Eternal Valenciennes" from its durability. From Wordnik.com. [Chats on Old Lace and Needlework] Reference
Who was to have Valenciennes? whose flag was to be hoisted on Lille? what army was to garrison Condé? became national questions. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844] Reference
Gael Danic put Valenciennes ahead with a close-range shot in the 47th minute, and Gregory Pujol scored in the 53rd and 62nd minutes. From Wordnik.com. [Didier Drogba Hat Trick VIDEO: Chelsea Star Dominates] Reference
Malines, Russia, Valenciennes, and Venice; the Corsage with lace trimming of the gown Marie Louise wore on the day she was married to. From Wordnik.com. [The South of France—East Half] Reference
In the mean time, Dumouriez attempted to gain possession of the three important frontier fortresses of Lille, Condé, and Valenciennes. From Wordnik.com. [The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria] Reference
Venice; Belgium its Brussels and Mechlin; France its Valenciennes, etc. Very little is known of the early lace manufacturers of Holland. From Wordnik.com. [Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades] Reference
The fancy stitches in the main portions of the cross are point de Valenciennes, while those in the minor sections are point de Bruxelles. From Wordnik.com. [The Art of Modern Lace Making] Reference
The Nineteenth Infantry Brigade, which had been guarding the line of communications, was brought up by rail to Valenciennes on the 22d and. From Wordnik.com. [The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915] Reference
Then there is a story from Valenciennes of a poor scared woman who rushed frantically into the road as the British troops entered the town. From Wordnik.com. [Tommy Atkins at War As Told in His Own Letters] Reference
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