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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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andsimilar in workmanship and design to Honiton GuipureLace, the patterns of wdiich originally came from abroad.Duchesse Lace is worked with a finer and different threadto that of Honiton, and the leaves, ilowers, and spraysformed are larger and of bolder design, the Primroseflower and leaf of… … Fio. 311. Duchesse Lace. a reference to the instructions for Honiton Lace will teachthe worker how to form the sprays of Duchesse Lace. When working Duchesse Lace unite the large sprigstogether with the ground described as Devonia Ground,and fill in other open places with the same ground.…

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