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 243
seau grounds are Italian and Mechlin, Guimpe.—The French word for Gimp (which see), whileit also stands for a wimple. Guimped Embroidery.—A description of Raised Em-broidery largely used in ancient church embroideries. Towork: Cut out from parchment the portions of the workto be guimped, and tack… … Fig. 430. GROUND NEEDLE EESEAU. Point de Paris, Torchon, Trolly, and Valenciennes,and they are mentioned under their own headings. Gueuse Lace.—This lace was manufactured in Francebefore the time of Colbert, and also during the seventeenthcentury, and is better known as Beggars Lace. Gueuselace is…
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