The dictionary of needlework : an encyclopædia of artistic, plain, and fancy needlework ... (1882)
Caulfeild, S. F. A. (Sophia Frances Anne), 1824-1911, Saward, Blanche C · London : L. Upcott Gill · leaf 56
floss,and the foundation made of coloured net, or it may befabricated of good Brussels net and cream coloured lacethread. Breton Work.—An ancient embroidery, long practisedin Brittany, and still to bo found on the best garments ofthe peasants. Like most ancient work chain stitch formsthe chief… … Fig. 79. BRETON WORK—GEOMETRICAL PATTERN. usually made for borders to garments, and the two illustra-tions given are for that purpose. The flower one (Pig. 78) isentirely worked in chain stitch and point lance, with brightcoloured silks; the geometrical (Fig. 79) in satin stitch,point de pois,…
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