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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 66

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^- 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… … ENGLAND Early 17th century.Coverlet of white satinembroidered in colouredsilks and gold and silverthreads. Shading, but-ton - hole and brickstitches are used : thestems are in couchedgold threads. A few ofthe leaves are attachedby the edge only, as instump work. This wasobtained in Ireland. (Inthe…

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