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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 119

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No. 491. Portion of Sideboard Cloth. Foundation of German canvas, embroidered with ingrainscarlet thread. To work: Pull out two lines ofDrawn Threads, and work them over as shown.Execute the rest of the embroidery with Satin andHem Stitches. Plate CXLIV, … No. 492. Tea-table Serviettes. These finely embroidered Serviettes are used for Five oClock Tea. The foundation is of fineIrish linen, with red or blue coloured borders. The embroidery is worked with ingrainthread matching the border in colour, and in Hem-stitch. The designs used are givenfull…

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