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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 22

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e, it cannever attain an art value, still it could be made a moreharmonious decoration than it is at present. The faultsof ordinary cretonne and chintz work are too great acontrast between background and design as to colours,and too lavish a use of brilliant flowers or birds in thepattern. The… … ES&iliS^^ Fiq. 13. VELVET APPLIQUE. worked as embroideries of gold and silver, and chieflyused for church purposes, the description of the latterwill apply to this kind of Applique in the manner ofdesign, colouring, and execution. See Embroidery. Applique, Baden. See Baden Embroidery. Applique,…

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