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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 101

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lquite dry. Isle of Man Lace.—The lace really made in the Isleof Man during the hist century was a Pillow-made edginglace, resembling Valenciennes in design and ground; butmuch lace was conveyed from that island into England,under the name of Isle of Man lace, that was smuggledover from the… … Fig. 500. BORDER IN IRISH WORK. French Knots, Overcast, and Dot. The work is principallymade with flat and raised Satin Stitches, relieved by theothers named; the open parts are formed with Eye-let-holes, but these are never large or numerous,thus distinguishing Irish Work from Broderie…

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