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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 119

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Thesubjects illustrated arethe Sacrifice of Isaac,the Son of David, Mosesbefore Pharaoh, and theTables of the Law. Aninscription states thatit was the work of awoman named Thorb-jorg. Size about 5 ft.8 in. by 4 ft. 5 in. (Bothin the Victoria and AlbertMuseum.) CRETE 18th century. Hanging ^C:?.S» of… … b^ 1^^^^^^ ^^ ^m ^^m pi i^P^^^^i^^^^^^ ^^P 1^^ ^^S CRETE i8th century. Borderof a skirt of heavylinen embroidered withyellow, red, blue andg- r e e n floss silks inCretan feather, chain,and satin stitches andFrench dots. F W, ?i TT,

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