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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 35

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Fiu. 568. KNOT WORK —HALF LOOP ON RIGHT THREAD. worked during the sixteenth century as Ragusa or Me-diaeval Guipure. The old Ragusa Guipure was executedwith gold and silver threads, silk or flax; the modem Knot between the two threads, over the left thread, then underit, over the right thread,… … 3*f Fig. 5C9. KNOT WORK-nALF LOOP ON LEFT THREAD. Work is made with fine silk or thread, knotted over crochetcotton or cord, with its edging made with crochet. Theold work was either done upon the Pillow, or worked witha needle or hooked instrument; the new is worked with a working, the process is…

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