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A book of old embroidery (1921)

Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954, Kendrick, A. F. (Albert Frank), 1872- · London, New York [etc.] "The Studio," ltd. · leaf 110

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FRANCE Late 17th century.Coverlet of linen em-broidered with colouredwools—mostly shades ofgreen, red, cream andbrown—in shading- andsatin stitches. • Size ofpart shown, about 8 ft.3 in. by 5 ft. 7 in. (Inthe Victoria and AlbertMuseum.) ^ ^% ^1^ … w/^ SPAIN Late 15th century. Bandof black silk velvet withpattern of appliedwhite satin outlined witha couched cord. Widthof band about 9 in. (Inthe possession of A.Russell, Esq.) First half of i6th cen-tury. Altar frontal (partonly shown) of; velvet,figured in cut and un-cut pile, with pattern…

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