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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 90

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ingham. In the years 1817-19English workmen established themselves at Calais, takingwith them a machine on the straight bolt principle,and the manufactory there established has prospered andkept pace with all the English improvements. There arefour varieties of superior quality made at Calais,… … Fig. 491. Imitation Honiton Lace.of lace, both in black and white, are very beautiful, andscarcely to be detected as imitations. formed with thick Pillow-made braid, or with thickNeedle-made Buttonhole Hues. These can be so easilyimitated by the machine braids formed into patternsand joined…

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