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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 130

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No. 365. Muslin Pincushion. Foundation of Cushion, a pale blue satin. The muslinover the satin is ornamented with initials, and aspray worked in White Embroidery. A doubleruche of old gold satin-coloured ribbon is placednext the muslin, beneath it a frill of Breton lace,and a wide box-pleating of… … mSSsEmmmm No. 366. Railway Rug. The foundation is of striped blanket cloth; the embroidery, 01Braiding and Satin Stitch. To work : Outline the designwith wide black silk braid, and work the centre stars, &c,with double crewel wool, in Satin Stitch. Two shades otdeep crimson colour are required.

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