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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 140

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No. 382. Bracket of Silk Embroidery and Applique. Foundation material, olive-green ribbed silk. Applique design, pale blue silk, surrounded with a double line of Japanese goldcord. Embroidery in Satin Stitch, worked with fine floss silk, in shades matching the natural shades of flowersand leaves.… … No. 383. Roman Embroidery for End of Necktie. Foundation material, cream-coloured linen. Roman Embkoidkry worked, withecru-coloured linen, in Buttonhole Stitch and Bars with Picots.

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