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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described (1882)

Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : A.W. Cowan · leaf 27

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embroidery. The designs, like allMussulman ones, are purely geometrical, are very elaborate,and are done with floss silk upon muslin or cloth. Theyarc worked in a frame, and when the embroidery is upon with gold and silver thread and floss silk upon velvet,satin, cashmere, or muslin, which has the… … Fio. 16. ARGENTAN POINT. inuslin, only Satin Stitch is used; when executed uponcloth the design is traced upon the material, and all centresand fillings laid down with floss silk in a long satin stitchacross the whole space, while over this foundation, wideapart, satin stitches in floss are taken…

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