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Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 286

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n the latter. The name is derivedfrom Jaghernout, the district in India where the manu-facture originated. It is the thickest of the soft muslinsemployed for making dresses and neck cloths, and otherarticles of infants clothing, &c. Nainsook is a variety ofJacconet, of a thicker make. There are… … Fig. 601. ITALIAN FILLOW LACE. N N 2 >76 THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK. Jamdanee. — The finest and most beautiful varietyamongst the Indian loom figured muslins, produced in theDeccan. Their designs are so complicated, and theirtexture so delicate, that they are more costly than anyothers of…

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