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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 69

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braid together at the edges to make themflat, as in Modern Point Lace. For thick portions ofthe work the stitches are in Escalier or close Button-hole, while lighter parts require Point de Bruxelles orPoint de Venise. Bars connect the braids together, asin real lace, when there is no filled pattern… … Fis. 90. BRODERIE ANGLAISE. given to the lace by the peculiar thread that was workedin it, and that surrounded all the outside of the pattern. Broderie de Nancy.—Identical with Drawn Workand Punto Tirato. See Drawn Work. Broderie en Lacet.—An Embroidery upon satin withSilk Braid and Point Lace…

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