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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 68

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old and silver. Brocatelle.—A French term for linsey-woolsey. A silkmaterial used for drapery, the linings of carriages, &c. Itis also made of silk and cotton mixed, or of cotton only,after the manner of brocade. Brocatine.—A term employed to signify broche; thatis, a method of weaving by which… … FiG. 89. Bkodebie Anglaise, Scalloped Edge. scalloped or vandyked border is worked in Buttonhole THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 49 Stitch, as shown in Fig. 89, the outer lines of the borderbeing run in the same manner as the holes, and the centrefrequently padded with strands of embroidery cotton.…

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