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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 165

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No. 63. Letter ok Manuscript Bag. Foundation of silver canvas, embroideredwith chenille and silks of three shadesof one colour. Edging made withquilled ribbon, lining of silk, andhandles of silk cords. Size forletters, 8 inches by 6 inches;for manuscripts, 12 inches byq inches. … No. 65. Napkin Ring. Foundation of silver canvas. Embroideryworked in Long Stitch, with single Berlinwool of two shades of crimson or old gold. Foundation, white cambric. Embroidery executed,with fine white embroidery cotton, in RaisedSatin Stitch, Dot Stitch, and RaisedOvercast. No. 66. Braided…

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