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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 20

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of figures would be simply painted.Applique is divided into Inlaid and Onlaid, and from theseheads spring many adaptations of the work, the best knownbeing gold embroidery, used in ecclesiastical work; Appliqueproper, used for all ordinary purposes; Broderie Perse, orApplique with cretonne; and… … Fia. 10. ANTWERP LACE. wide meaning, and many varieties of needlework comeunder its designation. Being originally introduced asan imitation of the earlier and more laborious raisedembroidery, it embraces every description of work thatis cut or stamped out, or embroidered, and then laid uponanother…

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