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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 55

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ce and draw the threads together, and, when the work isfinished, cut away the fine lawn from underneath theseparts. Form an edge to the lace with Buttonhole, andornament the Buttonhole with Picots and Couronnes.Ornament the parts of this lace where large portions oflawn are left with embroidery in… … Fio. 250. CUT WORK. geometrical designs for this work. Two kinds of CutWork were made—the most ancient, a thick kind in whichthe threads were backed with linen; and a light sort,where the- threads were embroidered without a foundation.This was the commencement of needle made lace, andwas elaborated…

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