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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 139

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No. 527. Trinket Box. Foundation of wood, lined with quilted satin ; outside covering of brown plush, ornamented withApplique and Netting. To work : Cut out a bold flower design in chesnut-coloured plush;applique to the brown plush foundation, and couch old gold coloured silk cords round the… … No. 528. Vallance for Bookshelves. Foundation of fine dark brown cloth embroidery, worked with two shades of brown filoselles. To work :Couch whole strands of brown filoselles as bordering to the Vandykes; work the inside withHerringbone ; make the stars with Railway Stitch and French Knots, and…

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