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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 20

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Fig. 303. Screen in Feather Work. that they slope to meet the underwings, and notch theiredges. Make the under wings of the neck feathers of thepeacock, and let these slightly overlap the upper wings,and notch their edges. Paint the edge of all the wingswith lampblack in oil colour, and make the… … Fig. 309. Butterfly in Feather Work. down two fine peacocks filaments, 1} inches in length, toform the antennae, and then cover over the foundationwith black velvet; shape the land, and make the eyeswith two black beads; bar the velvet body across with goldthread, and finish it off with a line of…

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