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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 88

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guineas a yard, and weremuch used in the court of Marie Antoinette. Fig. 117is an illustration of one of them, copied from one ofthe old order books of that date; but is much reducedin size, in order to take in its design. The flowers andground of this lace are worked in the same silk, andthe… … Fio. 117. CHANTILLY BLONDE LACE. That dyed buff colour is dipped in tan ooze. The skinis strong, soft, elastic, and warm in wear, is used for tightriding breeches for both sexes, as it does not wrinkle,and is otherwise suitable for that purpose, as well as forunder-vests, linings of petticoats, and…

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