<Li> <P> Tatting, with shuttle </P> </Li> <P> Tatting, with shuttle </P> <P> The origin of lace is disputed by historians . An Italian claim is a will of 1493 by the Milanese Sforza family . A Flemish claim is lace on the alb of a worshiping priest in a painting about 1485 by Hans Memling . But since lace evolved from other techniques, it is impossible to say that it originated in any one place . </P> <P> The late 16th century marked the rapid development of lace, both needle lace and bobbin lace became dominant in both fashion as well as home décor . For enhancing the beauty of collars and cuffs, needle lace was embroidered with loops and picots . </P>

When was the first reference to lace discovered
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