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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 65

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uredsilks, gold thread for thestems and some spangles.Chain stitch is used and.solid button-hole fillings.The stem is in plaitedbraid. (In the possessionof Sir William Lawrence,Bart.). Late 16th century.Head-dress (opened out)of linen embroidered withblack silk of two thick-nesses. The stem is… … -^- ENGLAND Early 17th century. Sampler panelof linen embroidered with colouredsilks in back and tent stitches,eyelet holes and Oriental diamonddiaper. The sampler shows an in-teresting- variety of design pro-duced by the use of Oriental as acushion stitch. This stitch is foundon a large scale in…

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