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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 118

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No. 344. Roman Cooking Apron. Foundation of damask linen, whose ends are fringed out,and then knotted together as shown. Embroidery,bands of Cross Stitch, worked upon scarlet Ger-man canvas, laid on the damask, and surroundedby lines of braid. … i No. 345. Window Blind. This Blind is made to fit the window sash, and ismounted on canes. The foundation is Toile Col-bert, and the design is worked in HolbeinStitch, with scarlet ingrain cotton of two shades- Plate XCYIJI.

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