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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 169

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ith chestnut-colouredsatin, an embroidered square of BulgarianEmbroidery, edged with lace, being laidover the satin. A puffing of the satinconceals the lower part of Box; a rowof thread lace and lines of silk cordfinishes the ornamentation. Theinside of the Jewel Box is linedwith quilted satin. ■ ■… … No. 73. Tree Penwiper. Foundation, rounds of scarlet and black cloth, forming Penwiper.Tree made of ten chickens feathers, fastened to fine wires thatform its stem, and are hidden by brown wool being wound roundthem. Figure, a dressed wooden doll.

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