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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 102

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f wool or hair being placed under the needlework, asalready described in the general introduction to thisarticle (see p. 172). Embroidery on Velvet. — There are two descrip-tions of this work. The first, or true Embroidery uponVelvet, is an imitation of the celebrated Benares work, andis made as… … Fig. 322. EMBROIDERY ON SILK. Embroidery Stitches, using bright coloured floss silk,and a large quantity of gold and silver thread. Should THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. 177 the velvet foundation be of light gold colour, work thepattern with dark and brilliant shades of floss silk only;but should it…

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