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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 129

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No. 93. Imitation Japanese Embroidery for Glove Sachet. Foundation of black satin. Flowers and leaves worked in Satin Stitch and French Knot, and with purse silk. Colour of flowers, old gold ; of leaves and stem, shades of bronze-brown. … No. 94. Neckiie End. Foundation, Toile Colbert. Flowers worked in filoselles matching their natural colours. Feather Stitch border in red silk.Stitches used: Feather, Satin, Railway, and Crewel. A lace braid, ornamented with Wheels, finishes the Necktie. Plate XXIX.

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