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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 93

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No. 452. Cushion in Applique and Laid Work. Foundation of Cushion, light terra-cotta-coloured silk; Applique pieces, a darker shade of terra-cotta plush. To work: Round theApplique pieces Couch down thick strands of filoselle with old gold-coloured silk. Outline the leaves and flowers of thedesign… … No. 453. Border for Tablecloth. Foundation of fine cloth. Embroidery worked with purse silks of the same colour, but darker in shade thanthe cloth. Stitches: Buttonhole, Rope, Tete de Bcsuf, and Satin.

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