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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 106

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any sizes anddegrees of fineness. Some kinds are white, some yellow,and some like fine Berlin canvas. Java Canvas is employedin the new Kreuzsticherie. See Canvas. Java Canvas Work.—This Embroidery is named fromthe material upon which it is worked, and is used formats, work casc3, music cases, and… … Fia. 503. Java Canvas Work. Satin, French Knots, Point de Riz, Cross Stitch, and otherEmbroidery Stitches. The patterns executed are all simplegeometrical designs, worked in large open stitches over thecanvas, which is left visible in most places, as, from itsstiff nature, it would be great trouble…

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