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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 126

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No. 357. Straw Work-bag. straw, and embroideredlike the foundation. TheBag is of moss-green plush,and is finished with a drawstring of silk cord andtassels. Plate CI. Materials required : Fine clothof two shades of one colour,fancy braid, and embroi-dery silks. To work : Cutout three wide flounces… … darkest shade of cloth aMaltese cross, and have theedges of it vandyked. Or-nament the fancy braidswith Coral and ChainStitches. Arrange them,as shown, over the Maltesecross, and sew firmly to theFootstool. No. 358. Footstool.

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