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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 15

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being shaped like the three sides of a square, and theother a protruding curve. In the centre of this elongatedside a small round is formed with rich embroidery. Thisspot marks the place where the holy earth of Kerbelais placed, and which is touched by the forehead of theperson who kneels in the… … Fig. 657. PERSIAN EMBROIDERY. make a shaded design. Sometimes, instead of ChainStitches, lines are made with fine gold thread; these arenot laid on flat, but are twisted into very small circles,laid so close together as to form a broad, compact line.Gold and silver foil is used instead of gold or…

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