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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 145

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l shades, inSatin Stitch. Centre of grey cloth. Bordering of navyblue cloth. The joining stitches areconcealed by a narrow braid of paleblue laid over them. Embroidery exe-cuted in single Berlin wool or undividedfiloselles. Stitches employed : Couch-ing, Satin, Double Cross, Feather,and French… … No. 127. Lamp Mat. Foundation, maroon coloured cloth. Design executed with fancy braid, applique, and narrow silk and gold cords. To work: Arrangepieces of dark maroon coloured plush and cream coloured plush on the parts worked in Applique, and Couch round their outlines with gold cord. Stitch on…

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