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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 100

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hoseused in other parts of the same design. The stitches onthe cross work are upon white silk; the round enclosingthe four arms upon deep crimson silk, on to which thefloriated ornaments are Applique; and the boss formingthe centre of the cross, and containing the centre jewel,first work on to a… … Fig. 135. CIIURCH EMBROIDERY- C ENTEE FOR ALTAR FRONTAL. to deep blue velvet, which lay over the white silk founda-tion. The cross is shown as it would be worked in theembroidery frame. When removed and applied to thefoundation, rays of gold thread or yellow silk surround itsoutside circle, and…

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