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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 135

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No. 196. DOyley in Roman Work. Worked on fine linen, with French Embroidery cotton. To work :Trace the design, Overcast the outline, and connect it tothe border with fancy Picots. Work the border in Button-hole Stitch, and cut away the spare linen. … No. 198. Square Lamp Mat in Holbein Embroidery. Materials, Java canvas, and ingrain silks of three shades. Towork: Execute the entire design in Holbein Stitch, andput in the three shades of colour as indicated by the dark orlight printing. The same design worked on Toile Colbertis used for window…

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