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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 65

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ctisedin Brittany, and still to be found on the best garments ofthe peasants. Like most ancient work Chain Stitch formsthe chief motif, but Satin Stitch, Point Lance, PointRusse, &c, can also be introduced. The foundationmaterial is either of cloth or silk, the embroidery in % m ..m.^-l,.: mmam… … Fig. 79. BRETON WORK—GEOMETRICAL PATTERN. coloured silks and gold and silver thread. The work isusually made for borders to garments, and the two illustra-tions given are for that purpose. To work the flower one(Fig. 78): Trace out the outline upon cloth or silk, and goover every thick line with…

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