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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 86

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her. This lace finds asale because of the peculiarity of its make, and it isdistinguished from real lace by its extreme lightness, asquare yard of it only weighing 4J grains, while the samequantity of net would weigh 262 grains. Catherine Wheel.—This wheel is also known by thename of Spider Wheel… … Fig. 112. Catherine or Spider Wheel.—Detail A. then work a row of loose Buttonhole under it, and fromthis the cords that form the centre of the wheel proceed(see Fig. 112, Detail A). Take these across the space inthe order shown; the figures 1 to 2 being the first line;

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