Musées royaux des arts décoratifs et industriels. Bibliothèque. Catalogue des ouvrages se rapportant à l'industrie de la dentelle

Published in Brussels at the turn of the 20th century, this catalogue reflects the intense scholarly interest in the history and techniques of lacemaking that characterized the Belgian art and museum scene during this era. Compiled by Eugène van Overloop, a key figure in the administration of the Musées royaux des arts décoratifs et industriels, the work served as a systematic bibliography intended to organize and highlight the museum's specialized holdings on the lace industry. It functions as both a record of the institution's collection and a testament to the cultural importance of the Flemish textile tradition.

The volume is a product of the late Victorian and Edwardian preoccupation with classification and industrial heritage. Van Overloop, whose academic work often emphasized the intersection of historical craft and modern design, aimed to provide researchers and collectors with a comprehensive reference for what was then a highly esteemed decorative art. The catalogue was received primarily as a functional reference tool for library patrons and textile historians, illustrating the methodical approach adopted by European museums of the period to curate and preserve their bibliographic resources.