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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 120

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No. 256. Pincushion Top. Foundation of oatmeal cloth ; embroidery inred and blue ingrain cotton. To work :Cut out and scallop the edges of thecloth ; work the border design in Rail-way, Chain, and Coral Stitches, andthe flowers and leaves in Satin Stitch. … Letter Bracket. Foundation of wicker; pockets of brown silk,lined with brown twill. To make : Cutout the silk to the size of the Bracket,and embroider it with old gold colouredpurse silk, and with Satin, Rope, andCoral Stitches. Attach the silk tothe wicker with lacings of brown chenille. No. 258.…

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