Urbino, L. B. (Levina Buoncuore), -1888, Day, Henry, Duke University. Library. Jantz Collection. German Americana · Boston : J.E. Tilton · leaf 310
u intend to copy, before you,and imitate it by sewing the scale leaves, one at a time, on thevelvet, with fine gold thread, and the leaf stalks and tendrils em-broidered with the same. It is well to draw the thread throughwater before using it, to render it flexible. The beautiful effect produced… … CCASIONALLY we see very hand-some paper flowers ; but then theyare made by persons of taste withgreat care, and from the best ofFrench tissue paper. Dip a large camels hair pencilin thin gum arabic, and brushquickly over the whole surface ofthe paper from which you intendto cut your flower; this…
Decorative arts · Decoration and ornament · Art
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