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 187
salready described in the general introduction to thisarticle (see p. 172). Embroidery on Velvet. — There are two descrip-tions of this work. The first, or true Embroidery uponVelvet, is an imitation of the celebrated Benares work, andis made as follows : Frame the velvet and back it with athin… … Fio. 322. EMBROIDERY ON £and a large quantity of gold and silv. ILK. sr thread. Should THE DICTIONARY OF NEEDLEWORK •77 the velvet foundation be of light gold colour, work thepattern with dark and brilliant shades of floss silk only ;but should it be cream or white, work with gold and silverthread…
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