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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 127

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No. 186. White Embroidery for Underclothing. Worked, with French embroidery cotton, on fine white linen. To work: Trace the design, and work it over in Raised Satin, Overcast, Rope, and Point de Pois Stitches. … No. 187. Cloth Edging for Book Shelves. The shelves are of plain wood, and, to hide their edges, strips of cloth ornamented with embroidery are used. To work the Edging, cuta strip of cloth the length of the shelf, and 2 inches in width; scallop one edge, and Overcast the other with double Berlin…

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