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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 79

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Border of crimsonvelvet embroidered withgold and silver threadsand spangles. Bullionstitch and couching isused. The spangles areof unusual shape, beingmuch curved and withdeeply depressed centres.It has been mounted onmodern damask for usea:-, a pulpit hanging. (InStapleton Church.) 17th century.…

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