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The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopaedia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described (1882)

Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : A.W. Cowan · leaf 149

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No. 37. Border for Tablecloth. Foundation, Java canvas; dark centre, navy blue ribbon velvet, cut to pattern. Design worked in crewel wool, and in CROSS STITCH—the three darkest colours, shades of crimson; two lightest colours, sky blues. Plate XII, … No. 38. Cushion in Brocade Embroidery. The design is stamped on the material; the fillings are worked with filoselles, infancy stitches, and gold cord and silk cord Couched down round everyoutline. Si/.e of Cushion, a square of 20 inches.

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