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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 64

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e piece of textile of anydescription, measuring from one selvedge to the other.Thus a skirt or an under garment 6aid to contain somany Breadths, means lengths of material running thewidth way that it was manufactured in the loom. Bretelles,—A French term to signify an ornamentalshoulder-strap.… … Fio. 77. Breton Lace. of design in Satin Stitch or Run, and fill in thethicker parts with Stem Stitch and Point Feston.To edge this Lace, lay a cord along it and OvErk- THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 45 CAST it; ornament the cord with Picots, or finishit with the edging sold for Modern Point…

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